VERSATILE SIMPLE SYRUPS
Easy homemade flavored simple syrups with sugar, water, and fresh infusions like ginger, basil, rose, or peppercorn. Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or gifting.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Small mesh strainer
- Small jar for storage (or small bottle and funnel)
Ingredients
Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Infusions
- Ginger: 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger peels
- Peppercorn: ½ Tablespoon black peppercorns
- Rose: 1 Tablespoon dried edible rose petals
- Basil: 5 Large Basil leaves - roughly torn
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk the sugar and water together on medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and continue to keep on heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 7-10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the desired infusion ingredient. Cover and let infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain with small mesh strainer and discard infused ingredients
- Let syrup cool completely before transferring to the storage jar or bottle. If you’re storing in a small bottle, use a funnel to then transfer to the bottle.
- Buon Appetito!
Notes
Serving & Garnish Tips:
- Ginger Simple Syrup: Adds a spicy-sweet warmth to cocktails like a Whiskey Sour or Moscow Mule. Drizzle over fruit salad, or mix into hot tea for a soothing boost.
- Peppercorn Simple Syrup: Brings a subtle, peppery heat that’s lovely in a gin and tonic, lemonade, or brushed lightly on stone fruit before grilling.
- Rose Simple Syrup: Floral and elegant — perfect in champagne, sparkling water, or drizzled over vanilla gelato or panna cotta. A romantic touch for dessert plates or cocktails.
- Basil Simple Syrup: Fresh and herbal, ideal for summer spritz, iced tea, or mojitos. Try drizzling over fresh strawberries or stirring into lemonade for an Italian garden vibe.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Shake gently before each use, as some natural particles may settle.