Add the herbs to the simple syrup. Place a lid on the pot and allow the herbs to steep for 15 to 30 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor will be.

2 ounces Cane & Herb hibiscus syrup; 1 ounce lemon juice; 2 ounces soda water; Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, place all three ingredients. Shake until well combined. Serve up or over ice.

Learn how to make medicinal syrups from those herbs with author Rosemary Gladstar’s recipe. This excerpt is taken from chapter 1 of Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs (Storey Publishing, 2012).

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Add seltzer, 2 teaspoons Herb Syrup with Mint, and 2 teaspoons Berry Syrup with Strawberries. Stir gently to combine. If using, add a small sprig of fresh mint to the top.

We're making some simple syrups today to drizzle on top of fresh fruit we picked up at the market. We spoke with the farmers who harvested the fruit. Carl van Antwerp has been farming his whole life.

If we're smart, we're taking advantage of the fresh herbs that are either flourishing in our gardens or in our crispers, bought from the store. But with excess comes some guilt: A little herb goes ...

Along with ripe fruit and vegetables, this time of year offers an abundance of fresh herbs. We’re accustomed to plucking mint to dress up a cocktail or a glass of tea, but all too often we ...

Herb gardening during the winter months is not only possible but can also be incredibly rewarding, allowing you to enjoy fresh flavors and aromatic plants even when the outdoor garden is quiet.

Their lemon herb syrup makes a whiskey sour sing, and the rhubarb vanilla bean is a fantastic foil for the spice of rye. Tempus Fugit Spirits cocktail cherries .