Blood Orange Sparkler Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chilled club soda
• Ice
• Blood orange slice, for garnish
• Small rosemary sprig, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the water, sugar, rosemary, and bay leaf in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it gently simmer for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and let the herbs steep until the syrup tastes lightly botanical. Strain and chill.
2. Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the blood orange juice, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the rosemary bay syrup. Stir well to combine.
3. Top with the chilled club soda and give the drink one gentle stir. Garnish with a blood orange slice and a small rosemary sprig. Store any extra syrup in the refrigerator for another round.