Put This Grapefruit Rosemary Gin & Tonic On Your Short List For Signature Wedding Drinks

Looking for ideas for your signature wedding drink? This Grapefruit & Rosemary Gin and Tonic is a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for “I Do” season–and beyond.

Bonus: It’s incredibly simple to make this drink at home. So whether you’re about to tie the knot or just want a refreshing summer sip, here’s how to make a gin and tonic that’s festive enough for a special occasion, and easy enough to mix up any old night:

Start by making a rosemary simple syrup. Simple syrup may sound like a fancy thing that only bartenders can whip up out of thin air, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It’s so easy to make your own simple syrup at home.

Simply combine sugar and water, and in this case a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, and cook in a saucepan just until the sugar is dissolved. Discard the rosemary sprigs–the flavor is now infused into the simple syrup. And if you don’t love rosemary, thyme or mint would be a good swap here.

Once the syrup has chilled in the fridge, you can add it to your cocktail. Bonus: The leftover simple syrup can be stored and used in other drinks later! Combine that simple syrup you just whipped up with ice, grapefruit juice, and gin in a drink shaker. You can simply add ice to your glasses (or chill them) if you don’t have a drink shaker. Pour your cocktail into glasses and top with tonic water, a grapefruit wedge, and a sprig of rosemary.

The recipe makes three drinks, but you can scale it up or down, as always. Scroll on for the complete recipe–and happy sipping!

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