In a small pan, bring the water, juice and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lavender. Steep the lavender for 5 minutes.

This vibrantly colored Blood Orange Syrup is bursting with sweet, bright winter citrus flavor and is incredibly easy to make.

This citrusy and floral-flavored simple syrup makes an excellent addition to cocktails and alcohol-free drinks. It adds sweetness and bright flavor to any beverage. Technique tip: Simple syrup can be ...

The secret ingredient in many professional layer cakes and a kind of magic to the home baker is called simple syrup and it’s precisely that: a syrup made simply of equal parts water and sugar.

Summer simple syrups made with sugar (from left) lemon ginger, lavender orange and sage.(Tom Fox - Staff Photographer) (Tom Fox - Staff Photographer) Sparkling Lavender Orange Whiskey ( Tom Fox - ...

All-American cornmeal pancakes may be basic, but they can have amazing flavor and texture. When making corn cakes, use a griddle, or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet -- or whatever you’d use to make ...

This dense, syrup-soaked cake is a triple orange threat, full of zest, juice and whole slices of candied orange. For the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9- to 10-inch springform pan and ...

Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and summer for at least 15 minutes. Strain and serve warm. Shake or stir simple syrup, cranberry juice, and gin. Pour ...

Lemon drop cocktails are a wonderful canvas for adding more flavors. This one fruity addition shines particularly bright as a ...