Simple syrup is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use sweeteners around. It's commonly found in cocktails such as a mojito or an old fashioned, but it can also sweeten lemonade, coffee, iced tea, ...
There must be valid reasons for buying bottled simple syrup. Maybe you want the cocktail recipe printed on the label. Or you’re putting together a gift basket for your friend’s home bar. Or…you don’t ...
The bar cart’s hardest working bottle, simple syrup might be the most-used ingredient when it comes to making cocktails. It rounds out the sharp acid in citrus-based drinks like a Whiskey Sour, adds ...
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How to make perfect simple syrup every time

Learn how to make perfect simple syrup every time with this easy step-by-step guide! Discover tips for achieving the ideal sweetness, consistency, and flavor for cocktails, beverages, and desserts.
Certain beverages, like lemonade or iced tea, are classics for a reason. They’re delicious just the way they are. Of course, sometimes you're in the mood for something extra to make your beverage ...
There is nothing more refreshing than the floral scents of spring and summertime. And, if you are a fan of fragrant flavors, you will love — and find lots of uses for — homemade lavender syrup. This ...
I love mulled anything – mulled cider, wine, even mulled donuts – and I started making this delicious, easy Mulled Simple Syrup to add a perfect holiday trat anytime I got a craving for something ...
Our homemade lavender syrup is bursting with a sweet, spring-forward floral flavor and vibrant, naturally-colored purple hue.
A staple behind every bar, simple syrup is one of those magic ingredients capable of bringing out the best in every drink without the fancy parlor tricks or sacrificing on refinement. This I know from ...