Citrus Spice Syrup

Submitted by Sharon123

"A delicious base for all kinds of drinks! Place chopped pineapple or lemon along with some mint in a glass. Muddle (mash), add citrus spice syrup, top with club soda or/and drink of choice. For a party, put out bowls of blueberries, chopped kiwi and mangoes, strawberries, etc. Have fun! Adapted from Bon Appetit magazine( May 2006)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 oranges, zest of, cut in strips
• 1 lemon, zest of, cut in strips
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks

directions

1. Bring ingredients to a boil on medium high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer about 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and cover. Let steep about 1 hour.
4. Strain the syrup into a small pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.
5. Cover and chill in refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.
6. May be made up to a week ahead. Keep chilled.

Reviews

[AaliyahsAaronsMum]

Absolutely wonderful! Lovely blend of flavours. Tried it with iced tea and we loved it. I am definitely going to make a fruit salad with it later this evening (and maybe even try it with vanilla ice-cream!!!) I didn't discard the rinds, I've saved them to make tea-cake! Thank you, Sharon, for sharing this wonderful recipe, definitely will be making it again!