Fancy AF Simple Syrup

This simple syrup recipe is a game changer. I rarely, if ever, drink cocktails. But I LOVE to enjoy a fancy mocktail. Non-drinkers like to have fun too! I also have a lot of friends taking part in “Dry January.” When we talk about it, they mostly miss the ritual of having a drink. If that’s what you’re missing, try satisfying your craving with some delicious mocktails.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

Herbs/Flower ideas

• 2 mint leaves

• 2-3 lavender buds

• 2 sprigs of rosemary

• Dried hibiscus flower

• Cinnamon stick and a few cloves

Step 1: Add sugar and water to a sauce pan on low heat. Bring syrup to simmer, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.  

Step 2: Add your chosen herb or flower. Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Allow syrup to cool. Strain syrup into the bottle of your choice for storage. 

Step 4: FIND ALL THE DRINKS YOU WANT TO MAKE AND START MAKING THEM. 

Here are two of my fave mocktails using infused simple syrup. 

Grapefruit Fizz 

• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice

• Pinch of Himalayan or sea salt

• 2 tbsp simple rosemary syrup

• 1/2 cup of soda water or grapefruit sparkling soda

• Crushed ice

• A sprig of rosemary, for garnish

Step 1: Pour grapefruit juice into a tumbler. Stir in salt and rosemary syrup. 

Step 2: Fill your cup with ice. Top with your soda water or grapefruit soda. Add a sprig of rosemary, and don’t forget to put your pinky up. Cheers, babe. 

Tastes like: This is a pretty, colorful and refreshing drink with a hint of rosemary. It takes a simple glass of grapefruit juice to the next level.

Lavender Lemonade 

• 4 large lemons, sliced

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 cups boiling water

• Dash of lavender simple syrup

• Ice

Makes about 4 servings.

Step 1: Place the lemons and sugar into a heat-safe bowl. Pour the boiling water over them. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow liquid to cool. 

Step 2: Mix in the lavender simple syrup, a little at a time, to taste. It should taste very lemony with just a hint of lavender. 

Step 3: Fill pitcher or jug with ice, then pour in lemonade. It’s ready to serve! 

Tastes like: Refreshing, zesty lemons with a hint of lavender.  

Hope you love these like I do! Happy January! 

Always and Whatever 

XO