Honey Simple Syrup

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Cup
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup water

Method

Infuser of choice (optional; see list of infused syrups)

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the honey, water, and infuser of your choice (if using), stirring until the honey melts into the water and the mixture is steaming. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

Pour into a clean container (through a fine-mesh sieve if using an infuser), cover, and refrigerate f