Simple Syrup

Flavoured Simple Syrup

Ingredients

Basic Simple Syrup

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water

Blueberry Lemon

• 1 cup fresh or frozen Blueberries
• Juice of 1 Lemon

Raspberry Lime

• 1 cup fresh or frozen Raspberries
• Juice of 1 Lime

Ginger Beer

• 1/4 cup sliced or grated fresh Ginger
• Juice of 2 - 3 Lemons (1/4 cup)
• Sprigs of fresh Mint, optional or to garnish

Mint

• Handful of fresh Mint

Vanilla

• 1 Vanilla pod or 1 tsp. Vanilla extract or paste
• Lime
• Juice of 3 Limes

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally or until the sugar has fully dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.
3. You can drizzle over your cake layers using a squeeze bottle or spoon.
4. Store in airtight jar, can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
5. Re-boil the syrup if you see any undissolved sugar granules

To Make Flavored Simple Syrup:

1. Add your favorite fruit, herb or spice to the basic simple syrup mixture and continue as above, reduce heat and allow to simmer or mellow for about 5 - 8 minutes (depending on the flavor your using), sieve if necessary, allow to cool and store as directed above.