Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy - boil sugar and water - but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...

Preserved lemon semifreddo is drizzled with basil simple syrup. Photo by J.B. Forbes, [email protected] Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1 small preserved lemon Zest of ½ lemon (not preserved) 1 cup ...

A Mimosa, a French 75, and an Aperol Spritz walk into a bar. Lucy Simon is a New York-based wine, spirits, and food writer has been with Food & Wine since the spring of 2021. The Holiday 75 is a ...

If you've ever tried to stir granulated sugar into your iced bev for a touch of sweetness, you know that it often results in mild aggravation and undesirably gritty drinks. Enter: simple syrup. With ...

Putting your own artisanal touch on summer refreshment is simple. Literally. Simple syrups are an often overlooked — but as the name suggests, incredibly easy — way of adding sweet panache to a wide ...

This olive oil cake heralds the spring season and warrants a place at your Passover or Easter table. It's drenched with lemon, and it's gluten-free, to boot. Elegantly simple and refreshingly ...