There must be valid reasons for buying bottled simple syrup. Maybe you want the cocktail recipe printed on the label. Or you’re putting together a gift basket for your friend’s home bar. Or…you don’t ...

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 ...

Natural syrup is one of those kitchen staples that feels simple, but behaves like a living ingredient. Even when it is shelf-stable, the aroma, color, and “freshly made” taste can drift over time, ...