This basic recipe from Fred Thompson’s cookbook “Lemonade,” starts with a simple syrup that can be made ahead and refrigerated up to a month. Having some on hand speeds up the process of making fresh ...

Certain beverages, like lemonade or iced tea, are classics for a reason. They’re delicious just the way they are. Of course, sometimes you're in the mood for something extra to make your beverage ...

While there are ways to make store-bought lemonade more flavorful, many people would agree that no pre-made brand compares to freshly squeezed lemonade. Fortunately, fresh lemonade is easy to make.

This bright, sweet Strawberry Syrup is made with just fresh strawberries, sugar, and water—no artificial flavors or colors. Just lovely stirred into cocktails, lemonade, or sparkling water for a ...

Use freshly foraged violets gathered on a Northern Michigan spring hike to brighten up your next tea, lemonade or cocktail with this violet simple syrup recipe. One of my favorite parts of hiking ...

Easy Strawberry Syrup is one of those simple from-scratch recipes that instantly makes every day dishes feel special. Made ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...

One more post on loquats this week. A few days ago, I shared what Counter 3 Five VII pastry chef Sarah Prieto whipped up with loquats she foraged, and I though I’d show you (the much less complicated) ...

Lemon drop cocktails are a wonderful canvas for adding more flavors. This one fruity addition shines particularly bright as a ...