SIMPLE SYRUP:
Stir together syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally; altogether about 35 minutes until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups syrup.
SPARKLER:
Pour syrup into tall glass, add wine and liqueur; stir, add ice cubes and lemon wedge if desired.
NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSIONS:
Instead of wine, use apple juice or apple cider for a totally different kick. A splash of 7-Up (white) soda will cut the wine nicely, too.
Simple syrup: combine the water and sugar
(Allow your simple syrup to cool completely before use, for best results cool
Combine ouzo, lemon juice, simple syrup, honey and mint leaves with some ice into cocktail shaker.
Strain over ice into glass and garnish with fresh mint.
For simple syrup.
Combine 3/4 cup honey with 3/4 cup cold water in small pan.
Bring to boil and stir to dissolve honey.
Once honey is dissolved, remove from pan and let cool completely.
ecipe calls for simple syrup.
VARIATIONS: You can flavor this syrup for other uses
/4 cup of the simple sugar syrup in a food processor
ups of raspberry vinegar.
For use as a beverage, you
Combine Simple Syrup and sliced strawberries in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until strawberries have cooked down and syrup has a distinct strawberry flavor, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain syrup, discard strawberries, transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate until ready for use.
To make the simple syrup, dissolve the sugar in the
owl or pitcher, combine the simple syrup, 2 1/2 cups lemon
Peel and seed melon, then cut into chunks. Put into a food processor or blender, whirl until very smooth.
Strain the puree through a sieve, into an air tight container. Pour in simple syrup and stir well. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Peel and seed cantaloupe, then cut into chunks. Put in food processor or blender, and whirl till very smooth.
In an air tight container mix 2 cups cantaloupe puree with simple syrup, cover and store in fridge; use within 2 days.
*Fizzy drink: in a tall glass add 2-3 tablespoons cantaloupe syrup and top off with soda water, garnish with a few frozen melon balls.
Place raspberries in a small bowl; mash with a fork. Add hot Simple Syrup and Chambord,
Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids.
Place cucumber in a small bowl with fresh ginger. Add hot Simple Syrup; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids.
nto prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 mins, until toothpick
wo-thirds full.
Bake for 20-25 mins, until toothpick
FOR THE CAKE: Preheat oven to
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Cook until
FOR THE PUDDING: Preheat oven to
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