Infused with Bay Leaves and lemon peel, this simple syrup will add citrusy herbal flavor to iced tea, lemonade and cocktails.
5m
PREP TIME
5m
COOK TIME
100
CALORIES
4
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8 (2 tablespoons)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Turkish Bay Leaves
- 1 strip lemon peel, (4x1-inch)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Place all ingredients in small saucepan on medium heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- 2 Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. Strain before serving.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Use a vegetable peeler or small thin knife to remove lemon peel in 1 long strip. Serving Suggestions:
Sweeten iced tea with 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup per 1 cup tea. For Southern-style sweet tea, increase Simple Syrup to 1/4 cup.
Sweeten homemade lemonade or limeade with 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup per 1 cup.
Add 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup per 1 cup sparkling water, club soda or seltzer.
