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
inegar with 1 cup of Simple Syrup (simple syrup is made by boiling equal
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
eaves. Add lime juice and simple syrup and muddle until the fennel
To prepare a simple syrup combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Cool and store in a clean container. You can use this for other recipes so make a batch.
To prepare the drink, mix the syrup, tequila juice and ice cubes in a large glass and stir.
Fill the glass to the edge with the seltzer water.
he rum, lime juice, and syrup. Serve at once or refrigerate
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Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1.5oz
In a tall glass, muddle mint leaves, simple syrup or lavender syrup, lime juice, blueberries, and rum. Muddle just enough to combine flavors, being careful not to over-muddle.
Fill glass with crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.
Garnish with 3 blueberries on a toothpick. Serve with a straw.
To make the Mint Simple Syrup, bring the sugar and water
nd discard. Add the Ginger Simple Syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water
Combine gin, vanilla, simple syrup, beet juice, lemon juice, and
ontainer to cool. (Allow your simple syrup to cool completely before use
In a medium saucepan add the water, sugar and mint leaves and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let the simple syrup cool.
Remove the rind from the watermelong and cut the watermelon into chunks.
In a blender add the watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves and cooled simple syrup. Puree it all together.
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and freeze for at least 8 hours.
Once frozen, take a fork and scrape the frozen mixture to create the granita texture.
Serve and enjoy!
LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP:Combine water, sugar, lavender and
Freeze overnight.
For the Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan