Flavored Simple Syrups
From Holiday cocktails, to steaming mugs of tea, Flavored Simple Syrups are an easy way to add a twist to your favorite liquid treat. Very simple to make (as the name implies) these are perfect to brew the week before your next Holiday extravaganza. Store in a lovely glass container and when it's time for Cocktail Hour, enjoy. Happy mixing!
INGREDIENTS
Rose Hip Simple Syrup
1/2 cup dried rose hips
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Jasmine Lavender Simple Syrup
1/2 cup dried jasmine flowers
1 tbsp dried lavender flowers
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cup sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Rose Hip Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring the rose hips and water to a boil.
Remove from heat and allow rose hips to steep for 15 minutes.
Strain liquid into a bowl, through a fine sieve. Rinse out saucepan.
Return liquid to the saucepan. Add in sugar, lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes (dissolving all sugar).
Allow syrup to cool and transfer into an airtight glass bottle. Keep refrigerated.
Jasmine Lavender Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring the jasmine, lavender and water to a boil.
Remove from heat and allow the jasmine & lavender to steep for 15 minutes.
Strain liquid into a bowl, through a fine sieve. Rinse out saucepan.
Return liquid to the saucepan. Add in sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes (dissolving all sugar).
Allow syrup to cool and transfer into an airtight glass bottle. Keep refrigerated.
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring the hibiscus and water to a boil.
Remove from heat and allow hibiscus flowers to steep for 15 minutes.
Strain liquid into a bowl, through a fine sieve. Rinse out saucepan.
Return liquid to the saucepan. Add in sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes (dissolving all sugar).
Allow syrup to cool and transfer into an airtight glass bottle. Keep refrigerated.