As a flight attendant, for over 10 years, I’ve made way too many cocktails. But, back then our simple syrups also known as a cocktail sweetener came out of a bottle that was provided to us on every cocktail cart. And, they came in a few different flavors too. Now, I always have sweet syrup in the fridge because it’s easy to use in many recipes instead of sugar such as a quick lemonade, cocktails, coffee, etc.
What is simple sugar syrup?
Technically, it’s equal parts of sugar and equal part water, boiled together until all the sugar has melted. Cool it and it’s ready to use in anything from douching over cake layers and drinks/cocktails, and sometimes when requested in a recipe. Thank you for sharing - Save for later
Rosemary Gin Fizz is basically 1/4 cup gin, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tbsp rosemary syrup topped with 1/3 cup club soda. Garnished with a lemon wedge and rosemary sprig. My favorite to have on hand usually would be rosemary (rosemary is a very refreshing flavor in a drink), orange (my favorite), and lemon (another favorite). And then, of course, we had those wonderful flavors that you make when winter sets in. Like a little cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and cardamom. One of my absolute favorite winter drinks used to be Cinnamon Cranberry Gingersnap – with homemade brown sugar cinnamon syrup, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lemon juice, ginger slices, and a cinnamon stick.
Rosemary – add a sprig of rosemary. (you can also add more than one)Orange – use a peel from one orange. Do not use the white part of the peel as it will make the syrup bitter.Lemon – use a peel from one lemon. Do not use the white part of the peel as it will make it bitter. You can also add a tablespoon of lemon juice.Cinnamon – add a cinnamon stick.Ginger – add 3 slices of ginger.Orange ginger – ginger also combines well with orange to make a ginger orange-flavored syrup.Cardamom or cloves – you can use three cardamoms or three cloves or a combination of the two. I use it when I make my chai spice cake.Rose – you can use edible rose petals, but I usually add a rose extract to my simple syrup when it’s done.Lavender – a few sprigs of edible lavender makes a heavenly lavender sugar syrup.
