Syrup Recipes

Blackberry syrup is a great summertime syrup that blends well as a bramble with Vodka.

The Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of sugar in the raw or demerara sugar
• 1 sprig of basil

The preparation:

1. combine sugar and water in a pot and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar.
2. Once dissolved, add the basil.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes and turn off the heat.
4. Let it steep for at least an hour.
5. Strain into a container and store in the refrigerator.

Great all-around syrup that can be paired with bourbon or vodka as well as hot tea.

The Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of honey
• 1 piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced

The preparation:

1. Combine honey and water in a pot and bring to a simmer to dissolve the honey.
2. Once dissolved, add the ginger.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes and turn off the heat.
4. Let it steep for at least an hour.
5. Strain into a container and store in the refrigerator.

Also a refreshing all-around syrup that goes best with gin and vodka.

The Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 3 tablespoons of dried Lavender flowers
• 1 cup of sugar in the raw or demerara sugar

The preparation:

1. Combine sugar and water in a pot and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar.
2. Once dissolved, add the lavender.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes and turn off the heat.
4. Let it steep for at least an hour.
5. Strain into a container and store in the refrigerator.

Primarily used for Juleps

The Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 4 sprigs of mint
• 2 cups of sugar in the raw 

The preparation:

1. Combine sugar and water in a pot and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar.
2. Once dissolved, add the mint.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes and turn off the heat.
4. Let it steep for at least an hour.
5. Strain into a container and store in the refrigerator.