This is a simple, elegant way to serve strawberries — in a lightly flavored syrup. Basil is brilliant. Use just enough to bring out the berries’ herbal complexity. Adding orange slices is not only ...
The Gin Basil Smash is a foundation stone. Gin, citrus, simple syrup, and basil—its inherent deliciousness is so evident to bartenders and non-bartenders alike as to approach something like a natural ...
Detroit Free Press: Ask the Test Kitchen: Simple syrup puts basil to good use
Makes 4 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced ½ cup agave syrup or simple syrup ¼ cup triple sec ¼ cup white rum ½ cup ...
AOL: 10 Easy Simple Syrup Recipes to Level Up Your Happy Hour
Floral, herbal, and sweet—the taste of fresh lavender cannot be replicated. This simple syrup recipe captures the essence of the herb beautifully, and adds an aromatic aroma to any drink. Allrecipes ...
- Slice half the strawberries in half; set aside the remaining whole strawberries. 2. In a small bowl, muddle (smash) the torn basil leaves with the halved strawberries with a spoon. 3. Add syrup, ...
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 liquified sugar? I ...
Business Insider: How to make simple syrup to sweeten cocktails, iced coffee, and other cold drinks
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 ...