How to get a good fragrance from burnt rosemary?
There's a particular cocktail I'm trying to produce which has a garnish of burnt fresh rosemary. Properly done, the rosemary is burnt with a torch to release some very fragrant, herbal smoke.
However when trying to do this at home, I get smoke that smells like...just smoke. Very little rosemary fragrance.
What's the trick to getting the rosemary aroma to come through?
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You need fresh rosemary and give it a quick char and not allow it to burn. That's sort of the same technique of using a blowtorch for crème brulée and the same "doneness" of charred vegetables - caramelized but not burnt
If you're smelling smoke, it is already too burnt to use.
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So burn your rosemary. Set it aflame with your gas stove or a blow torch or even a lighter, extinguish it immediately, and let its fragrance billow everywhere. Treat it like incense, except as incense used for food you want to make taste and smell spectacular.Does rosemary smell good when burned?
When burned, rosemary produces a crisp, woodsy aroma that's sweet at the same time. It also goes well with sage bundles.How do I make my house smell good with rosemary?
Place bunches of lavender, rosemary and thyme in the center of cheesecloth cut into 4-inch squares. Gather the corners and tie the little bundles closed with ribbon. Place the sachets in drawers, between stacks of folded sheets and under guestroom pillows to scent the cloth with natural sweetness.What does burnt rosemary smell like?
The flavor and scent of Rosemary are pungent, similar to Eucalyptus and Camphor. Many people describe the herb as having a pinewood scent more than anything, very much like charred wood.Will fresh rosemary burn?
Burn rosemary for new beginnings.Rosemary is often burned to create a "fresh start" in life.7 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Fresh \u0026 Clean! DIY Air Fresheners! (Clean My Space)
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