Orange Simple Syrup

Long Winded Instructions

Infuse your most simple of syrups with the citrusy zest of the orange fruit! Let us jump into our syrup refrain!

Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water. It will not be thick like maple syrup. It’s closer to what you’d make for hummingbirds rather than what you’d put on pancakes. However, it’s perfect for cocktails.

The instructions for most of the syrups are basically the same. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if we literally copy and paste a good portion of this text to all of the syrup recipes. So, once you make your first and determine just how simple it really is, you’ll be making syrups left and right. It will take your mixology to a new level.

You can use white or any shade of brown sugar. Brown sugar makes the syrup more rich, especially dark brown. That is usually what we prefer. However, for some cocktails you want to bring the sweet without otherwise altering the character of your recipe. In those cases, white sugar is your best bet.

Bring your water and sugar to a quick boil and throw in some orange slices. Let it simmer for a few minutes. If you feel the need, you can coax your syrup along by compressing your orange slices. Turn off the heat. It's ready to use as soon as it cools.

You can easily scale up the recipe to make larger batches and therefore more cocktails. Your syrup should last one to two weeks when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.