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Simple Syrups are vital for adding in flavor to a cocktail. You can use infusions, sure, which we do, and use regular unflavored simple syrup, but we find flavored ones to be a fun way to add some interesting flavors into drinks!
We have herbal, fruity and even flowery ones available for you! Herbal such as rosemary or basil, fruity such as cranberry, and floral, which is Hibiscus, all are great flavor adds to your drinks.
Hope you try them out!
This calorie-free, sugar-free Stevia Syrup is the perfect way to sweeten up cocktails and mocktails using only natural sweeteners. This quick and easy Stevia Simple Syrup is just one way we lighten up our cocktails. Other ways include not adding sweetener at all, or using diet ingredients, such as diet tonic in aRead more
This basil simple syrup is perfect for drinks and cocktails! As in our previous post about the Rosemary simple syrup, we covered the great uses for simple syrup. We enjoy using fresh herbs from our garden and the farmer’s market during the summer, and the variety gives us lots of flavors of syrupRead more
A fresh, herbal mint simple syrup that has so many uses! One of the most common questions we get asked as cocktail bloggers is how to make various flavored simple syrups. Simple syrup can be an integral part of a cocktail, by adding sweetness and flavor to make the drink just right. SuchRead more
A great raspberry syrup for cocktails and mocktails. This rich raspberry syrup might be the best tasting raspberry syrup we have ever had! We were originally looking for a great raspberry syrup to use in a classic raspberry cocktail, The Clover Club, and when we made this recipe, we knew that we wouldRead more
An herbal fennel simple syrup. One of our favorite things about having our own garden is the chance to experiment growing different herbs and vegetables. Having an extensive herb garden also gives us the opportunity to make some really fresh and unique syrups. This post contains affiliate links for products thatRead more
We had fun using this unique ingredient, Aronia Berries, in this syrup. We grew up in the Midwest with relatives who loved to explore the many parks, country roads and outdoor spaces that are just minutes away. One of the earliest memories of outdoor adventures is of walking down a country road gatheringRead more
A flowery hibiscus simple syrup perfect for cocktails! In the summer, we do lots of drinking on the patio by our swimming pool. We love to entertain out by the pool, sipping on cocktails and enjoying a little socializing with friends. Of course any good party has to have good decor, and weRead more
We love herbal simple syrup, and sage is perfect for a cocktail any time of year. As in the previous post about the Rosemary simple syrup, we covered the great uses for simple syrup. We enjoy using fresh herbs from our garden and the farmer’s market during the summer, and all the varietyRead more
Check out this herbal rosemary simple syrup, that is perfect in cocktails and mocktails! In the course of making cocktails, we try to make a lot of our own ingredients from scratch. One of our favorites to make is a simple syrup. Classic Simple Syrup can be an integral part of a cocktail,Read more
In our mind, cranberries are the perfect accompaniment to the holidays and Christmas! These Sugared Cranberries are a great snack, a great garnish or a beautiful decoration for your holiday table! Cranberries always have made an appearance for the holidays in our house. We love using the tart berry in relishes and treatsRead more