Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make a batch and keep it in your fridge for impromptu cocktail parties. If you've ever had a Mai Tai, Old Fashioned, or Mint Julep ...

Ready to take your drinks-stirring skills to the next level for this summer's cookouts and backyard parties? Take a tip from top bartenders and make your own simple syrup — with just two ingredients, ...

A staple behind every bar, simple syrup is one of those magic ingredients capable of bringing out the best in every drink without the fancy parlor tricks or sacrificing on refinement. This I know from ...

Putting your own artisanal touch on summer refreshment is simple. Literally. Simple syrups are an often overlooked, but as the name suggests, incredibly easy way of adding sweet panache to a wide ...

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 ...

This Cranberry Simple Syrup recipe is bright, tangy, and impossibly red, providing a quick homemade syrup that transforms cocktails, mocktails, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. With just fresh ...

There's no simpler way to upgrade your favorite recipes with a little extra flavor. This chamomile-scented honey syrup is an elevated simple syrup; the chamomile tea steeps in the honey syrup, giving ...

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 ...