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Rosemary Blue

Rosemary Blue is a cocktail made with Gin, Blue Curacao, Tonic Water, and Rosemary. It is served in a Balloon Glass.

Cocktailalcoholic15.1% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

285 kcalCalories
15.1%ABV
32.8gSugar
34.3gCarbs
1.4Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatebuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

  • 50 mlGinBase Spirit
  • 15 mlBlue CuracaoLiqueur Modifier
  • 100 mlTonic WaterMixer
  • Garnish withRosemaryOther
Tools:Bar Spoon

How to Make It

  1. Add the Bombay Sapphire, Blue Curacao, rosemary sprig and gently squeezed lemon wedge to a balloon glass.Add
  2. Swirl well to combine.
  3. Fill with cubed ice and top with the Fever-Tree Light Tonic Water.Top
  4. Gently fold with a bar spoon to mix.

How to Serve

Glass
Balloon Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Rosemary Blue cold and taste the bitterness before adjusting sweetness. A citrus peel or clean garnish can lift the aroma without making it sweeter. It is commonly matched with charcuterie, olives, salty snacks style pairings.

Taste

What does Rosemary Blue taste like?

Rosemary Blue has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Rosemary Blue is right for you

Rosemary Blue suits drinkers who like drier, more aromatic cocktails. Choose it when you want structure, bitterness or herbal lift instead of a sweet fruit profile. The listed serve is about 15.1% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Rosemary Blue if...

Skip Rosemary Blue if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin50 ml

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blue Curacao15 ml

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes
Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tonic Water100 ml

Soda WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
You may need extra citrus or sweetener to restore balance.
What changes
Soda water can replace tonic water only if you want a less bitter, less sweet drink.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Rosemary Blue at home?
Yes. The Rosemary Blue uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Balloon Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.