Herbaceous Flavor Pairings for Adventurous Mixologists: Raspberry & Rosemary
Raspberry and rosemary sounds like an odd couple — sweet fruit and piney herb — but together they create something genuinely sophisticated. The rosemary anchors the raspberry's sweetness and gives it an herbal, almost savory edge that plays exceptionally well with spirits.
Our Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gems capture that balance in a single gem: no muddling fresh herbs, no reducing syrups. Just drop one into your drink and let it work.
1. Rosemary Bourbon Smash
Vibe: Warm, woodsy, cocktail-hour essential.
You'll need:
- 1 Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gem
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3 oz still water
- Ice
- Fresh rosemary sprig and a few raspberries to garnish
How to make it: Add bourbon and water to a rocks glass over ice. Drop in the gem and stir until dissolved. Garnish with rosemary and fresh raspberries. The rosemary's earthiness weaves through the bourbon's vanilla and oak notes in a way that feels like it was engineered by a bar professional.
2. Raspberry Rosemary Spritz
Vibe: Breezy, beautiful, perfect for a patio pour.
You'll need:
- 1 Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gem
- 1.5 oz aperol or campari
- 3 oz prosecco
- 1 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Orange slice and raspberry to garnish
How to make it: Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the aperol, drop in the gem, top with prosecco and sparkling water. Stir once gently. Garnish. This is the drink you bring to a dinner party and let people ask about all evening.
3. Herbaceous Vodka Lemonade
Vibe: Bright and tangy with a herbal twist.
You'll need:
- 1 Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gem
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 4 oz lemonade
- Ice
- Lemon wheel to garnish
How to make it: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add vodka and lemonade, drop in the gem, and stir until dissolved. The rosemary cuts through the sweetness of the lemonade while the raspberry brightens the whole thing. Garnish with a lemon wheel and serve immediately.
4. Sparkling Raspberry Rosemary Shrub (Zero-Proof)
Vibe: Complex, tart, feels like a craft mocktail bar made it.
You'll need:
- 1 Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gem
- 1 oz apple cider vinegar
- 6 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Fresh raspberries and rosemary to garnish
How to make it: Add ACV and sparkling water to a glass over ice. Drop in the gem and stir. The vinegar gives this mocktail the tartness and "bite" that alcohol usually provides — making it feel genuinely sophisticated rather than just a sweet soft drink. Garnish generously.
5. Rosemary Berry Sparkler (Zero-Proof)
Vibe: Easy, approachable, gorgeous for brunch spreads.
You'll need:
- 1 Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gem
- 8 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Mint sprig to garnish
How to make it: Drop the gem into a tall glass of ice, pour over sparkling water, and stir until fully dissolved. The result is a gently herbal, fruity sparkling drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes like you put way more effort in than you actually did. Mint garnish for the finishing touch.
Make Every Pour Memorable
These recipes all start with Shore & Stem Raspberry & Rosemary Beverage Gems — crafted with real botanicals for flavor you can actually taste (and see).