Make 3 Infused Simple Syrup Recipes To Gift + Enjoy
Level up your at-home bartending skills and craft these syrups in minutes. Then bottle them as cute gifts because sharing is caring.
A.V. Perkins
Holiday movies are streaming and the temps are dipping, which makes it the perfect time to cozy up with a fun, festive drink. Skip the candy cane garnish and make these citrus, cinnamon and mint simple syrup recipes with HGTV Handmade’s A.V. Perkins. Then get crafty and make a few bottled batches for someone special.
Note: Infused simple syrup has a shelf life of 1-2 weeks when kept in the refrigerator.
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
A.V. Perkins
Ingredients + Tools
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- small saucepan
- airtight glass bottle
- spoon
- printable label
Combine four cinnamon sticks with one part water and one part sugar in a small saucepan (Image 1). Boil until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently (Image 2). Remove from heat and allow the simple syrup to steep for 30 minutes. Once cool, remove cinnamon sticks and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour into an airtight glass bottle (Image 3). Now add this cute, printable label to the bottle and gift to a sweet friend. Tip: Add a splash of cinnamon simple syrup to coffee or drizzle it on a stack of warm pancakes.
A.V. Perkins
A.V. Perkins
A.V. Perkins
Orange Simple Syrup
A.V. Perkins
- 1 orange
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- small saucepan
- spoon
- airtight glass bottle
- printable label
Combine a handful of orange peels from one orange with one part water and one part sugar in a small saucepan (Image 1). Boil until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently (Image 2). Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to steep for 30 minutes. Once cool, remove the orange peels and pour into an airtight glass bottle (Image 3). Now add this cute, printable label to the bottle and gift to a sweet friend. Tip: Brush orange simple syrup onto holiday cookies to create an instant sugary glaze.
A.V. Perkins
A.V. Perkins
A.V. Perkins
Mint Simple Syrup
A.V. Perkins
Ingredients + Tools
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- small saucepan
- spoon
- airtight glass bottle
- printable label
Combine a handful of fresh mint leaves with one part water and one part sugar in a small saucepan (Image 1). Boil until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently (Image 2). Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to steep for 30 minutes. Remove the mint leaves and pour into an airtight glass bottle (Image 3). Now add this cute, printable label to the bottle and gift to a sweet friend. Tip: Add a refreshing twist to cocktails and mocktails with this mint simple syrup.
A.V. Perkins
A.V. Perkins
A.V. Perkins
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