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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Flavored simple syrups are an incredibly easy way to provide unique sweetness for drinks, yogurt, or even cakes. Of course, the color is striking. Fresh cranberries create a ruby-red syrup that’s ...

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 ...