There must be valid reasons for buying bottled simple syrup. Maybe you want the cocktail recipe printed on the label. Or you’re putting together a gift basket for your friend’s home bar. Or…you don’t ...

Simple syrup is made of one part sugar dissolved in one part water over medium heat. You can use herbs, extracts, fruits, and spices to make flavored simple syrup. Regular simple syrup will last for ...

Watermelon is delicious, it can't be denied, but there's so much of it. Don't let extra go to watse; turn it into watermelon ...

Simple syrup is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use sweeteners around. It's commonly found in cocktails such as a mojito or an old fashioned, but it can also sweeten lemonade, coffee, iced tea, ...

I love mulled anything – mulled cider, wine, even mulled donuts – and I started making this delicious, easy Mulled Simple Syrup to add a perfect holiday trat anytime I got a craving for something ...

Certain beverages, like lemonade or iced tea, are classics for a reason. They’re delicious just the way they are. Of course, sometimes you're in the mood for something extra to make your beverage ...

Using a real vanilla bean to make this homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup gives you a warm, sweet vanilla flavor that beats store-bought versions every time. Try this in your favorite coffee or cocktail!

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquefied sugar? I ...