Ingredient
Spiced syrup
Simple syrup steeped with warm spices: an easy way to give a classic a fall or winter turn.
Ratio
1 cup simple syrup (1:1) to 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves and 1 star anise. Allspice berries or a strip of orange peel are optional.
Method
- Make simple syrup and bring it just to a simmer.
- Add the whole spices, take it off the heat and cover.
- Steep 20 to 30 minutes, tasting as it goes; whole spices get bitter if left too long.
- Strain, cool and refrigerate.
Shelf life
About two weeks in the fridge.
Notes
- Use whole spices, not ground; ground spices cloud the syrup and leave grit.
- A little goes a long way. Start with ¼ oz in a stirred drink.
1 recipe using spiced syrup