About the Recipe
There’s a unique kind of euphoria that comes with seeing no unread messages. Inbox Zero is crisp, zesty, and a little bubbly — just like that feeling of momentary digital peace. I made this after archiving 246 emails and then immediately turned on Do Not Disturb.
Ingredients
1½ oz gin (or white grape juice for zero-proof)
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz rosemary syrup (or simple syrup + sprig of rosemary)
Splash of soda or tonic water
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice.
Step 2
Pour into glass over ice, top with soda or tonic, and stir.
Tips
Zero-proof: White grape juice + lemon + rosemary + tonic = A+.
Make it spicy: Add a thin slice of jalapeño or a dash of black pepper.
Rosemary syrup hack: Just simmer rosemary, sugar, and water 1:1:1 for 5 mins.
Pair with: Cleaned-up inbox, cleared calendar, and freshly brewed confidence.
Serving Tips
Glass: Lowball or crystal tumbler
Garnish: Rosemary sprig or lemon wheel
Vibe: Fresh-start energy, email-free zone, subtle smugness