Simple Syrups

I personally like my simple syrups to be less sweet, so this is an adaptation of liquor.com’s simple syrups. Lowering the sugar from ½ c to 1/3 and 1/4. I prefer the alcohol to do most of the talking in my cocktails but if you prefer the sweetness then you can kick it up! Most simple syrups are good refrigerated for 1 month. With the standard simple syrup, the world is your oyster, mix and match the flavors you enjoy to create your most perfect at home cocktail. Simple syrups are also so easy to make at home, there is no reason to purchase mass manufactured standard syrups when you can make most basic ones in your own kitchen.

Cranberry Lime Simple Syrup

• ½ C Water
• 1/3 C Sugar
• ½ Lime squeezed and tossed in

Simmer till sugar dissolves, allow to thicken slightly then turn off heat to cool

Cranberry Rosemary Simple Syrup

• ½ C Water
• 1/3 C Sugar
• 1 Sprig of Fresh Rosemary

Simmer till sugar dissolves, allow to thicken slightly then turn off heat to cool

Honey Ginger Simple Syrup

• ½ C Water
• ¼ C of Sugar
• ¼ C of Honey
• 1 Strip of Candied Ginger

** I skipped part of the sugar on this recipe since I was adding the Honey

Simmer till sugar dissolves, allow to thicken slightly then turn off heat to cool

Honey Sage Simple Syrup

• 1 C Water
• 1/2 Honey
• 10 Fresh Sage Leaves

Simmer till honey is completely incorporated with water. Allow to cool before use. Discard Sage leaves. **Disclaimer, this is very sweet with the ratios as is, alter ratios for a less sweet option.

See my post on at home cocktails to put these great simple syrups to use!