Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup is used in many drinks as a sweetner and is incredibly easy to make. Ingredients: 1 glass sugar 1 glass water Directions: Mix together sugar and water, then allow it to settle until it goes clear. Simple syrup couldn't be any simpler to mix.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make simple syrup. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Users will only need 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Simply pour the equal parts of sugar and water into a pot. Then boil the mixture until it bubbles for 3-4 minu ...more

Making a simple Mediterranean syrup. This syrup is made with sugar, water, lemon juice, orange blossom water and rose water. You need 2 cups of sugar to one cup of water. You also need a large pot, because the syrup splatters. You use a half of a lemon, be sure to remove the s ...more

The Lawn Party cocktail. Doesn't its name say it all? A nice backyard daytime party full of happy guests and delicious summertime drink. How fun! Unless you don't know how to make a Lawn Party cocktail… then you're in trouble. Kai Gagnon of Bergamot restaurant mixes a party-p ...more

If you're into grape juice, then you should try out this Concord grape fruit drink, in a South American style drink called an agua fresca. An "agua fresca" is a fruity drink blended with water and sugar, then strained to make a vibrant, refreshing and absolutely delicious beve ...more

Enjoy the taste of tarragon in your own homemade-style soda pop! If you're a soda lover, you can't not make this delicious beverage. This vibrant soda combines fresh tarragon leaves, simple syrup and seltzer water. Served over ice, it's a crisp and colorful presentation that a ...more

A great way to make frosting and layering a cake easier is by painting on some simple syrup over the surface. This will keep the area moist and prevent the cake from crumbling when you are cutting, manipulting or trying to frost the surfaces. Cake gone stale? Prevent future d ...more

Learn how to make a pisco sour mixed drink. It’s time to brush up on your Spanish, because Peru’s delicious national drink commands mucho respect. You Will Need * A martini glass * Ice * 1 oz lemon juice * 1 oz simple syrup * A cocktail shaker * 1 oz Pisco brandy * 1 oz egg ...more

The Old Fashioned cocktail is a classic cocktail in the sense that it contains a spirit, sugar and a bitter. Start with a quarter of an ounce of nice two to one simple syrup, this allows you to focus on the spirit in this drink. You then add two dashes of bitters and then a ni ...more

Learn how to make a caipiroska. The caipiroska is the Russian cousin of Brazil’s national drink, the caipirinha. In this version, vodka stands in for the traditional cachaca sugarcane liquor. You Will Need * A rocks glass * A lime * 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or simp ...more

Betty's always serving up something original, yet traditionally Southern. In this video, she shows you how to make her unique Peanut Butter and Banana Pudding. Ingredients: 2 whole bananas 1 small package banana cream (or vanilla) pudding mix 2 cups cold milk 4 oz. whipped t ...more

Making a Martini Zing with Cilantro. There are many herbs that can make interesting martinis. Cilantro is one of the best to create a really unique drink. The ingredients you need are: vodka (the video uses Gray Goose), gin, simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water b ...more

Juice from a blood orange gives this cocktail it's deep hue. To make your own, you will need: 1 1/2 ounces Berkshire Mountain gin, juice of half a blood orange, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, a splash of prosecco, crushed ice and a slice of blood orange to garnish. Mix up an Italian ...more

Serve this at your next BBQ while your guests are waiting for the meat to finish cooking! This drink calls for: 1 egg white, 1 ounce pineapple vodka, 1 ounce Limoncello, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice, soda water and ice cubes. Garnish with a lemon wedge! Ma ...more

The perfect way to cool off at the end of a hot day. For this cocktail, you will need: a handful of muddled raspberries, 1 ounce of lime juice, 1 slice of lime for garnish, 1 ounce simple syrup, 2 ounces of gin, ice and a cocktail strainer. Make a Raspbery Lime Rickey Martini. ...more

The blue curacao gives this rum martini it's distinctive hue, and it's light, fruity flavor makes it a great summertime drink. Besides the curacao, you will need: 3/4 ounce rum, 1/2 ounce Midori, 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice, 1/4 ounce simple syrup, ginger beer and ice. Make a T ...more

Pimm's cup originated in London in the 19th century and is a delicious summertime drink. A perfect summertime cocktail which is easy to make and great to drink! Ingredients: Pimm's liquor lemon juice simple syrup fruit (strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, orange, lime, lemon, ...more

A great party cocktail, perfect to serve to vodka lovers. For this drink, you will need: 3 sliced basil leaves, cubed watermelon, ice, 3 ounces vodka, 1/2 ounce port wine, a splash of watermelon mixer, a splash of simple syrup and a cube of watermelon on a skewer for garnish. ...more

Make this delicate cocktail easily at home. You will need: wedges from half a lemon, 2 sliced strawberries, 1 whole strawberry (for the garnish), 3 chopped basil leaves, 3 ounces gin (as good as you can get), a splash of fresh lime juice, a splash of simple syrup and ice. Make ...more

Learn how to mix Brazil's national cocktail, the Caipirinha, with help from this video! Consisting of cachaça, sugar and lime, wow your party guests with this delicious treat. To make this version of the Caipirinha, you will need the following ingredients and tools: - 1 oz of ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a perfect margarita. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need Patron ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a Mojito with Cruzan. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need mint, ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a Pisco Sour. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need Pisco brandy, ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a Brazilian Ciapirinha. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need lime ...more

Completing the holy trilogy of Cuban drinks (including the mojito and the Cuba Libre), the daiquiri has become a bit bastardized because of ready made mixes. Mixologist Angus Winchester shows the recipe for the original straight up version of the daiquiri. You will need lime j ...more

Dan Vincent, a bartender from Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make "specialty martinis" at home for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This specialty drink recipe is a neon twist on the sweet, citrus martini. To mix the electric lemon drop y ...more

Dan Vincent, a bartender from Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make "specialty martinis" for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. Give that basic lemon drop a summery berry twist! To make a raspberry lemon drop you will need vodka, simple syrup ...more

Dan Vincent, a bartender in Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. Don't wait for the carnival to get a cotton candy treat, just mix up this martini. To make the cotton candy martini, y ...more

Dan Vincent, a bartender in Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your friends and family in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This specialty drink just needs four ingredients, and is great for the summer. To make the pomegranate martini, you wi ...more

Dan Vincent, a bartender from Laguna Beach shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This lemon drop martini recipe taste great, and is faster than other methods. You will need vodka, triple sec, simple sy ...more

Nothing is says classic cocktail like an Old Fashioned. You will need simple syrup, bitters, bourbon whiskey, and an orange peel for garnish. Learn how to mix an Old Fashioned cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.

The Pisco Sour is the national drink of Peru, and also of Chile. You will need Pisco brandy, lime juice, simple syrup, and an egg white. Learn how to mix the South American classic Pisco sour cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.

The Tom Collins is a simple and classic cocktail to make. You will need gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda or soda water. Learn how to mix up a Tom Collins cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.

You don't need to travel to Cusco, Peru to enjoy a delicious cocktail. Limes, simple syrup, Pisco brandy, and egg white make up the famous Peruvian Pisco Sour cocktail. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Pisco Sour Peruvian cocktail at home.

Punch is fun, but it is much more fun when you add a little rum into it. In this how to video yogi Tara Stiles shows you how she likes her rum punch. Watch and learn how to mix pineapple juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and your favorite rum punch.

Here's the master mixer at work again preparing an incredible variation to the classic mojito mix by adding one of his favorite ingredients, lychee fruit. Learn how Manuel makes this beautiful cocktail with tips for this drink to work in a party situation. You will need mint, ...more

Steve Drew from Bar Delicious Nelson, New Zealand makes a Chili and Passionfruit Martini using 26000 Vodka. You'll need a whole red chili, passion fruit pulp, simple syrup, vodka, and vermouth. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a chili and passion ...more

Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, amaretto and tequila make up the Italian margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Matt as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this twist on a classic specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn ...more

Enjoy a drink almost as good as a day in the Mexican sun. Tequila, mango puree, simple syrup, Cointreau, lime juice, pomegranate juice and soda water make up the Mexican Suntan martini cocktail. Follow along with classy tuxedo-sporting bartender Julian as he gives step by step ...more

Tequila, raw sugar, simple syrup, and cranberry juice make up the cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jaime as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink that would "send Dorothy Gale back to Kansas." Watch this video beverage making tutorial and ...more

Tequila, Cointreau, pear juice, simple syrup, and lemon make up the Diva cocktail. Follow along with bartender Stephanie as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Diva ...more

Coconut liqueur, simple syrup, lime, and mint make up the coconut mojito martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Rosa as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this tropical specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the ...more

Tequila, Gran Marnier, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup make up the sweet pomegranate blush cocktail. Follow along with bartender Rosie as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the pome ...more

Pineapple, lemon, mint, simple syrup, and Malibu pineapple rum make up the sweet pineapple mojito cocktail. Follow along with bartender Claudia as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the ...more

Expert mixologists Soulshakers show you how to make a Moscow Mule cocktail at home. You will need vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale. The Moscow Mule is a great classic drink from the 1940s. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix a Moscow M ...more

Learn to make a Pom Collins in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. No I didn't make an error it is a Pom not a Tom Collins. Who's Pom? In any case, you'll need lemons, simple syrup, pomegranate puree, and vodka.

The Sazerac is a regional drink you may not have heard if you haven't been to New Orleans or Mardi Gras, and the key to this one is how it's made. Technique is everything. You'll need a rocks glass, ice, simple syrup, rye whiskey, bitters, pernod, and a lemon twist.

Sam from Pete's Candy Store shows us how to mix a Ginger Sour. The combination of sweet and sour in this beverage is crowned by the refreshing taste of ginger and vodka. You will need citron vocka, lemon juice, simple syrup and ginger.

The Singapore Sling is a smooth, slow, sweet cocktail. Serve it at your next party or enjoy it as a nightcap. You will need gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, powdered sugar, club soda, cherry brandy and a lemon wedge and cherry to garnish.