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Citrus Spice Syrup Recipe

Elevate your cocktails and mocktails with this vibrant Citrus Spice Syrup! A deliciously easy recipe, perfect for parties or a refreshing treat any time. Simply muddle fresh pineapple or lemon with mint, add a splash of this fragrant syrup, and top with club soda or your favorite beverage. Imagine the endless possibilities: blueberry bliss, kiwi-mango magic, or strawberry sensations – the combinations are as limitless as your imagination! Adapted from Bon Appétit magazine (May 2006).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 516 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Citrus Spice Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Oranges, Zest Of
  • Lemon, Zest Of
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

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How to Make Citrus Spice Syrup

  1. Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 teaspoon whole cloves in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
  4. Remove from heat and let the syrup steep, covered, for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor).
  5. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a clean pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much syrup as possible.
  6. Discard the solids.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the syrup for at least 3 hours, or until completely chilled. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
  8. Store chilled for up to one week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

532g

Fat

0g

Carbs

44g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Beverages Condiments Etc Fruit American Caribbean Central American Dinner Party Holiday Event Citrus Lemon Lime