Winter Blend Simple Syrup
Recipe shared by Crystal Crystal Siltman, Farmer Training Coordinator
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Water
- 3 Tbsp Juniper Berries If you forage your juniper like I do, make sure you are foraging responsibly and from a tree that has not been sprayed or is on private property
- 1 Orange
- 1 Handful Juniper Greens
- 1 Cup Sugar
Instructions
- Use a mortar and pestle to lightly crush the juniper berries.
- Toss in the juniper greens, berries, and orange into a medium saucepan.
- Add the water and heat just until the mixture begins to boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in sugar.
- Simmer on low for up to an hour. Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Strain and refrigerate the syrup. Use within 2 weeks.
- Can be added to cocktails, mocktails, tea, coffee, baked goods and more!