Rosemary & Lemon Gin Soda

Makes 6

Ingredients:

For the syrup

250g sugar
300ml water

3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

For the soda

juice of 6 lemons

ice cubes

soda water

gin
To serve

6 slices of lemon

6 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Method:

1. Start by making the lemon and rosemary syrup. Place the sugar, water and rosemary in a saucepan over a medium heat and gently bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Once the sugar has dissolved remove from heat, and leave to infuse for 2 hours. Once the syrup has infused, strain through a sieve, discard the rosemary and stir in the fresh lemon juice.

3. When you are ready to serve your sodas, fill the glasses half way with ice, a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Fill the glass with ¼ way with the lemon and rosemary soda, ¼ gin and ½ way with soda water.

4. Stir and serve.