Author Note: If you prefer a sweeter soda, increase the simple syrup to 3 teaspoons. This recipe was also featured in The Dallas Morning News. Click here to read the full story.

2 teaspoons rosemary simple syrup (see recipe below or click here), chilled

1/3 cup fresh apple juice, chilled

2/3 cup club soda, chilled

1. In a glass add the rosemary syrup and apple juice and top with club soda. Stir and serve with or without ice.

for the rosemary simple syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

4 sprigs rosemary

1. In a small sauce pan add the sugar, water and rosemary sprigs. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
2. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs and strain the water through a sieve into a container. Store in the fridge.