The secret ingredient in many professional layer cakes and a kind of magic to the home baker is called simple syrup and it’s precisely that: a syrup made simply of equal parts water and sugar.

Lavender simple syrup imparts a wonderful floral flavor to your favorite beverages. With just three ingredients and three steps, you can easily make your own to impress guests, pamper yourself, or ...

The ’90s favorite is back. This Lychee Martini, from bartender Tony Del Pino, combines vodka or gin, lychee purée, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice for a floral, fresh, and ...

The arrival of spring means summer entertaining season isn’t far behind, which is an excellent excuse for a home bartending refresher. Because like changing a tire and ironing a shirt, crafting a ...

The Basil Gimlet is an herbaceous take on the three-ingredient classic featuring gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ...

Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 cups (depending on added ingredients) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water Flavoring (see options below) 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium ...