Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a low growing, perennial, woody herb with evergreen needles and small, pale blue flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary's name comes from the Latin ros marinus, or "dew of the sea" which describes its low water needs and proclivity to grow on rocky cliffs near the ocean. 

Rosemary has many culinary uses. It naturally pairs with red meat, but also works well with game birds, tomato sauces, and other vegetables. Rosemary has an aggressive piney-minty camphoraceous aroma, and is fairly bitter, so it can dominate food or cocktails in small amounts. 

In cocktails, rosemary can be infused into simple syrup with good results. It can mimic the flavors of [ingredient=gin gin], and provide balancing bitter notes to cocktails. It is a natural pair with gin and citrus. 

Some popular cocktails containing Rosemary

  • Susina Sour — Plum eau-de-vie, Orange liqueur, Gin, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Cherry, Rosemary
  • Pixie Fingers — Gin, Tonic water, Lemon juice, Lime juice, Agave syrup, Rosemary, Lemon
  • Lady Loam — Mezcal, Aperol, Bruto Americano, Beet juice, Rosemary
  • Muzetta's Waltz — Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Orange liqueur, Peychaud's Bitters, PInk grapefruit juice, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Sugar, Lemon, Rosemary
  • Gone Camping — Rye, Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur, Aromatized wine, Genepy, Amaro, Rosemary, Orange peel
  • Winter Sour — Campari, Meyer lemon juice, Honey syrup, Egg white, Rosemary
  • Mosquitera — Aromatized wine, Blanco tequila, Soda water, Lime juice, Rosemary, Lime
  • Nashville Spring — Rye, Aromatized wine, Cherry Liqueur, Cynar, Scotch, Orange bitters, Rosemary, Cucumber, Orange
  • Eagle Creek — Islay Scotch, Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur, Sweet vermouth, Bitters, Rosemary
  • Apple of my Eye — AƱejo rum, Falernum, Pineapple juice, Lime juice, Agave syrup, Vanilla extract, Rosemary