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 ...

No matter how dry you like your martini, the original definition of the word cocktail—still considered canon by purists—calls for sugar. A piece by Mallory Arnold called “A Sticky Day in the Life of a ...

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 ...

Few admit to liking sweet drinks these days, or so it seems whenever I eavesdrop on cocktail orders. Certainly the appletinis and chocolatinis popular in the late 1990s have fallen out of favor. But ...

Making homemade simple syrup is quick and easy. It’s a game-changer for sweetening cocktails, iced coffee, iced tea, and desserts. This basic simple syrup recipe uses just two ingredients and can be ...