Recipes

Homemade syrups and spirit infusions for better cocktails

Syrups

12 recipes

Sweet, aromatic, and flavorful syrups that elevate any cocktail. All syrups last about a month in the refrigerator, unless otherwise noted.

Caramel Syrup

A thick, non-fat caramel syrup.

Cinnamon Syrup

Infused with cinnamon for a warm, spicy sweetness.

Demerara Syrup

Made with demerara sugar for a rich, molasses-like sweetness.

Fassionola

A tropical fruit syrup with a complex blend of flavors.

Grenadine

A pomegranate-based syrup with a deep red color and tart sweetness.

Honey-Ginger Syrup

Honey syrup infused with fresh ginger for a spicy kick.

Honey Syrup

A blend of honey and water for a floral sweetness.

Mint Syrup

Simple syrup infused with fresh mint.

Orgeat

An almond-flavored syrup with notes of rose and orange blossom water.

Passionfruit Syrup

Made from passionfruit for a tart, tropical sweetness.

Raspberry Syrup

A bright, jammy syrup made from fresh raspberries.

Rich Simple Syrup

A 2:1 ratio of sugar to water, creating a more concentrated sweetness.

Spirit Infusions

15 recipes

Custom-flavored spirits and liqueurs made from scratch. Why buy a flavored spirit when you can make your own?

Aquavit

Nordic spirit flavored with caraway, dill, and botanicals.

Caramel Vodka

Vodka infused with homemade caramel syrup for a sweet, rich flavor.

Citron Vodka

Vodka infused with lemon peel.

Crème de Cacao

A chocolate-flavored liqueur made from cacao nibs.

Dry Curaçao

Bright, dry orange liqueur with subtle bitterness.

Falernum

A spiced liqueur with notes of ginger, clove, and lime.

Dark Berry Liqueur

A rich berry liqueur infused with vodka, lemon peel, and Ceylon black tea.

Jalapeño Tequila

Tequila infused with fresh jalapeño for a spicy kick.

Lavender Liqueur

A floral liqueur made by infusing lavender into grain alcohol.

Limoncello

A classic Italian liqueur made from lemons.

Mama Juana

A Dominican infusion of rum, red wine, and honey steeped over bark and spices.

Peppermint Vodka

Vodka infused with peppermint candies for a festive, minty spirit.

Persian Spice Liqueur

A spiced liqueur with notes of cardamom, rose, and vanilla.

Stone Fruit Liqueur

A house liqueur with notes of ripe peach and apricot.

Vanilla Extract

Homemade vanilla extract from vodka and split vanilla beans.

Other

4 recipes

Special recipes that don't fit neatly into the syrup or infusion categories, but are essential for certain cocktails.

Cranberry Cordial

Fresh cranberry cordial, lightly sweetened and tart.

Eggnog

A rich, boozy aged eggnog with rum, cognac, and bourbon.

Spiced Tea

A simply-spiced black tea.

Tom & Jerry Batter

A batter made with egg and sugar for a rich, creamy flavor.