Ingredients for 6 servings

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 6 springs of fresh rosemary
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Bring the sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a 1 quart saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat. Add rosemary, cover and steep for at least 30 minutes. Strain the syrup into a pitcher and stir in the lemon juice and 4 cups of water. Adjust lemon to taste by adding additional juice.  Chill.