Flavored simple syrups are an incredibly easy way to provide unique sweetness for drinks, yogurt, or even cakes. Of course, the color is striking. Fresh cranberries create a ruby-red syrup that’s ...

Lavender simple syrup imparts a wonderful floral flavor to your favorite beverages. With just three ingredients and three ...

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 ...

Steeping chiles and fresh ginger slices in basic simple syrup infuses it with a kick ideal for the holidays. You can add more of one or the other if you’d like more warm gingery heat or chile spice.

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 ...

Use freshly foraged violets gathered on a Northern Michigan spring hike to brighten up your next tea, lemonade or cocktail with this violet simple syrup recipe. One of my favorite parts of hiking ...

The concept of simple syrup is, well, simple. Take equal amounts of sugar and water, cook and use as a sweetener. It is indeed quite simple to make, but the name almost obscures the many directions ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...