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Stunning plated serving of Craft-Infused Simple Syrups (Orange, Blueberry, Lemon, and Lime), a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Craft-Infused Simple Syrups (Orange, Blueberry, Lemon, and Lime)

These vibrant, fruit-and-herb infused syrups capture the very essence of nature's bounty, transforming everyday beverages and desserts into extraordinary culinary delights. Swirl a spoonful into sparkling water or an aged spirit, and instantly elevate the moment with nuanced layers of Blood Orange-Sage, Blueberry-Thyme, Meyer Lemon-Lavender, or Lime-Spearmint.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Infusing Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Blood Orange-Sage Infusion
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • juice from 4 blood oranges
  • 1 bunch sage leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
Blueberry-Thyme Infusion
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 bunch thyme leaves
Meyer Lemon-Lavender Infusion
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • juice from 4 Meyer lemons
  • 1 bunch lavender
Lime-Spearmint Infusion
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • juice from 4 limes
  • 1 bunch lime spearmint leaves

Method
 

The Sugar Suspension Build
  1. For each syrup, place 1 cup sugar into a deep pot with lid.
  2. Pour in 1 cup water.
  3. Add the fruit (and in the case of the juices, add in a couple of the squeezed peels) and the herbs and spices.
The Simmer & Infusion
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil to let the sugar dissolve.
  2. Put the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to let the syrup simmer for 20 minutes.
The Steep & Clarification
  1. Turn off the heat and let the syrup sit on top of the stove for several hours.
  2. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh colander and into a jar with a seal.
The Storage & Application
  1. Refrigerate for up to several weeks.