Strawberry Rosemary Mojito and Strawberry Rosemary Cooler

This is a refreshing, cooling drink that will make quite an impression on your guests. Simple and very easy! Just the way I like it. Serve this drink in a tumbler, but a long drink glass will make a statement too. The  Aromatic Rosemary Flavored Simple Syrup really gives the drink a kick!

Photography by Robert Demetrius

2 ounces of light rum (white rum like Bacardi or Havana Club)

juice of ½ a lime

3 tablespoons of Aromatic Rosemary Flavored Simple Syrup
2 ounces club soda

2 strawberries quartered and 1 whole for decoration

5 leaves of rosemary (optional) and 1 sprig for decoration

In a large tumbler, squeeze juice of ½ a lime, 3 tablespoons Aromatic Rosemary Flavored Simple Syrup, 2 strawberries, quartered and muddle, until the strawberries are crushed, leaving a few big bits to release the strawberry flavor. Then pour 2 ounces of rum into the tumbler, fill with ice cubes, top with 2 ounces of soda, and add the rosemary leaves and stir. Cut the remaining strawberry, lengthwise nearly in half and place on the side of the glass add a sprig of rosemary for the final touch before serving. Voilà! Now, doesn’t it make a statement. Prost!

Strawberry Rosemary Cooler

I have also created a non-alcohol version of this refreshing cocktail.

juice of ½ a lime

3 tablespoons of Aromatic Rosemary Flavored Simple Syrup 

4  - 6 ounces of lime flavored sparkling water

2 strawberries quartered and 1 whole for decoration

5 leaves of rosemary (optional) and 1 sprig for decoration

In a large tumbler, squeeze juice of ½ a lime, 3 tablespoons Aromatic Rosemary Flavored Simple Syrup, 2 strawberries, quartered and muddle, until the strawberries are crushed, leaving a few big bits to release the strawberry flavor. Fill tumbler with ice cubes, top with 4 ounces of lime flavored sparkling water, add the rosemary leaves and stir. If serving this drink in a long drink glass, fill with 6 ounces of lime flavored sparkling water. Decorate with a strawberry and sprig of rosemary. Voilà! Just sit back, relax and enjoy!


Please check back on Wednesday, I have some more recipes to share with you. Until then!