Denver Restaurant Olivéa’s Ophelia Cocktail – Gin, Rosemary Simple Syrup and Fresh Lemon Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Rosemary Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup ground rosemary (use an herb grinder, a coffee grinder or a small food processor)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- For the Cocktail:
- 1 and 1/2 oz of Tangueray Gin
- 3/4 oz rosemary syrup
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon, squeezed)
- Club Soda
- Sprig of rosemary for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 256g | |
| Calories 447 | |
| Calories from Fat 21 | 5% |
| Total Fat 2.51g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.22g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium 186mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 112.38g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 24% |
| Sugars 100.42g | 67% |
| Protein 0.89g | 1% |
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