Hummingbird Nectar

This is my little hummingbird friend's favorite nectar. I know some people don't add the coloring, but my little hummer refuses to drink unless it is red. If you have a less picky humminbird then you don't need to bother with the coloring. I have heard conflicting informations from "experts" regarding the use of food color. If your hummingbird doesn't object...leave it out...mine does object and hasn't had problems so I use it. Luckily I live in Florida and can enjoy seeing hummingbirds all year long! :o)

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 1  cup  superfine sugar
• 3 -5  drops  red food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Allow sugar to dissolve and remove from heat.
3. Let the nectar cool and then pour into your feeder.
4. Store remaining nectar in the refrigerator.