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Gomme Syrup with Rosemary Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid

Special equipment needed:
- Medium saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer
- Glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and dried rosemary.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
3. Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
6. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle or jar.
7. Stir in the citric acid and let the syrup cool completely before using or storing.


Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat for dissolving sugar, high heat for boiling, and low heat for simmering.
Serving size:
This recipe makes about 2 cups of gomme syrup.

Nutritional information:
Per 1 tablespoon serving:
- Calories: 52
- Total Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13g
- Sugars: 13g
- Protein: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Fresh rosemary can be used instead of dried rosemary, but use 1/2 cup instead of 1/4 cup.
- Lemon juice can be used instead of citric acid, but use 1/2 teaspoon instead of 1/4 teaspoon.

Variations:
- Add a few drops of food coloring to give the syrup a different color.
- Use different herbs, such as thyme or lavender, instead of rosemary.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for a different flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any bits of rosemary.
- Store the syrup in a glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Storage instructions:
Store the syrup in a glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Reheating instructions:
Gently warm the syrup in a saucepan over low heat before using.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the syrup in a small glass bottle or jar with a label or tag indicating the flavor.

Garnishes:
Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Pairings:
This syrup pairs well with gin, vodka, or tequila.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve with a charcuterie board or cheese plate.

Troubleshooting advice:
If the syrup is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
Be sure to store the syrup in the refrigerator and discard if it appears moldy or smells off.

Food history:
Gomme syrup, also known as gum syrup, is a sweetener commonly used in cocktails. It was originally made with gum arabic, a natural gum made from the sap of the acacia tree, which gave it a thicker, more viscous texture.

Flavor profiles:
This syrup has a sweet, floral flavor with a hint of piney rosemary.

Serving suggestions:
This syrup can be used in cocktails, lemonade, or iced tea.

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Taste: Sweet, Herbal, Floral, Aromatic, Syrupy