Homemade syrups and liqueurs Archives - Caroline's Cooking

Homemade grenadine

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:25:45 +0000

Homemade grenadine is easy to make and so much better than the bought versions. It's packed with bright color and flavor, and perfect to use in a range of cocktails and more. Grenadine is well known for adding a bright splash of ruby color to cocktails, but it is otherwise often misunderstood. Some commercial versions...

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Lemongrass syrup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:47:24 +0000

This homemade lemongrass syrup is really easy to make with just three ingredients, and adds a lovely bright tropical citrusy flavor to whatever you use it with. It's great in cocktails, made into lemongrass soda, or use it in baking. Tasty in so many ways. Lemongrass is one of those ingredients that's used widely in...

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Thyme simple syrup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This thyme simple syrup is an easy twist on a plain syrup with a gently aromatic, herbal flavor. It's easy to make and adds a lovely flavor to cocktails, lemonade and more. When I was younger, I was never a particular fan of cocktails as I found most of them too sweet. To be fair,...

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Raspberry liqueur

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This raspberry liqueur is easy to make and is delicious both to sip on as it is, or as an ingredient in cocktails. Its bright flavor and color is worth adding to your home bar soon. Just as things like baking your own bread can be satisfying, it has to be said, making your own...

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Rhubarb syrup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 31 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This rhubarb syrup is easy to make and adds a lovely bright color and flavor to drinks and more. It's a lovely way to add that touch of sweet-tart flavor and pink tinge to cocktails, or try some over pancakes. Simple syrup is a common ingredient in many cocktail recipes to add that little bit...

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Homemade limoncello

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Sipping limoncello after a meal is very popular in many parts of Italy. It also makes a great ingredient in cocktails. Even better, you don't need to travel to get some: homemade limoncello is easier than you might think, and it makes a wonderful gift! If you have ever visited Southern Italy in particular, you...

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Pumpkin spice syrup

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:30:00 +0000

Whether you want to make your own PSL or add some seasonal flavor to cocktails, this homemade pumpkin spice syrup is easy to make and packed with warm spice flavor (and all natural with real pumpkin too!). I'll be completely honest, I'm not normally one to get all exciting about pumpkin spiced lattes when they...

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Ginger syrup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:20 +0000

This ginger syrup is really easy to make and creates a simple syrup with wonderful sweet-sharp flavor, perfect for cocktails, home made ginger ale and more. If you've spent any time in the UK, you probably know that "squash" is a pretty common part of most people's childhood, mine included. And completely unprompted, my parents...

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Cranberry and ginger cordial (simple syrup)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:52:40 +0000

Cranberry and ginger cordial can be mixed with hot or cold water to make a refreshing drink with the tang of ginger balanced out with the fruity cranberry. Easy to make and a great flavor! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. One...

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