Steeping chiles and fresh ginger slices in basic simple syrup infuses it with a kick ideal for the holidays. You can add more of one or the other if you’d like more warm gingery heat or chile spice.

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Making homemade simple syrup is quick and easy. It’s a game-changer for sweetening cocktails, iced coffee, iced tea, and desserts. This basic simple syrup recipe uses just two ingredients and can be ...

While reading a British baking book, I recently came across an ingredient I was not familiar with: stem ginger in syrup. A quick internet search informed me stem ginger in syrup is basically chunks of ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Cocktail syrup is very easy—some would say ...

There must be valid reasons for buying bottled simple syrup. Maybe you want the cocktail recipe printed on the label. Or you’re putting together a gift basket for your friend’s home bar. Or…you don’t ...

Certain beverages, like lemonade or iced tea, are classics for a reason. They’re delicious just the way they are. Of course, sometimes you're in the mood for something extra to make your beverage ...

While reading a British baking book, I recently came across an ingredient I was not familiar with: stem ginger in syrup. A quick internet search informed me stem ginger in syrup is basically chunks of ...