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drink essentials: kicked up simple syrup

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

If you make a lot of cocktails, you are probably familiar with simple syrup… You can buy it or make your own. Just bring 50% water, and 50% granulated sugar to a boil, remove from heat, cool, and there you go… simple syrup. One of my cousins who works part-time at a few bars in London was over here last week, and we put our heads together on a few drink ideas. This is one of them. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For drink essentials: kicked up simple syrup

  • 1/2 c
    filtered water
  • 1/2 c
    coconut sugar
  • 1/2 md
    lime, just the zest

How To Make drink essentials: kicked up simple syrup

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    I am doing two things different. I am using coconut sugar, in place of the white granulated variety, and I am adding some lime zest. This creates deep flavors, reminiscent of the islands.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Zest 1/2 half a lime and reserve the juice for another recipe.
  • 5
    Add the water to a small saucepan, then add the sugar, and zest.
  • 6
    Whisk, and slowly bring up to the boil.
  • 7
    Remove from the heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • 8
    Strain the zest from the liquid, discard, and store the simple syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge until ready to use. It should last 5 – 6 weeks.
  • 9
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    10
    Use in any drink recipe that calls for simple syrup; especially those with a more tropical theme. Enjoy.
  • So yummy
    11
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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