INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup sugar
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1/2 cup gin
• 1 lime , juiced
• 12 ounces Club Soda - or flavoured sparkling water
• Cucumber slices, for garnish - optional

METHOD

1. In a small saucepan, heat rosemary sprigs, water and granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat, cover and steep for 30 minutes. Remove rosemary sprigs and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Can be made ahead of time.
3. To make the gin fizz cocktail, combine gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice and rosemary simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water, and stir.
4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, and cucumber.