Take your friends by surprise and give them a gift from the heart. Hand-made, yet super chic, these sugar syrups will dazzle epicureans and non-foodies alike. Dress them up in funky bottles, and experiment with exotic flavour combinations.
Basic sugar syrup
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Flavour combos
Fresh ginger and lime zest
Lemongrass
Red chilli
Vanilla bean
Mixed whole spices – cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom pods.
Mix together sugar and water in a medium pot. Bring to the boil over medium heat.
Cool and then add spices or herbs. Pour into bottles or jars and store in the fridge.
Tip: The longer you leave the spices to infuse, the better the flavour. Perfect for decorating your kitchen. Or, try adding them to cocktails or serve over ice cream for something a little different.
Recipe by Camilla van Beuningen
