How I did it: I made basic simple syrup (cook 1 part water and 1 part sugar until syrup texture occurs). Next I added spice to flavor it. I did a batch of orange-vanilla. And then a more exotic 5 spice blend which came out a bit christmas-y.

Lessons & tips: Use real fruit rather than bottled essence. I tried orange essence and, although it had a strong scent, there was no flavor to it.

Jan 12, 2009, 11:57AM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer