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Simple syrups and old fashioned shrub syrups (fruit syrups with vinegar) can help turn your boring water into a delightful, fruity drink. They can be used in all kinds of creative cocktails and Italian sodas also.

Learn how to make your own homemade drink syrups and try out one of these flavorful ideas.

Flavored Simple Syrups for Iced Tea

Quick Summary: Homemade flavored simple syrups add real fruit and herb flavors to iced tea without artificial ingredients. These eight recipes pair beautifully with black tea, green tea, white tea and herbal infusions. Make a batch, store it in the fridge, and sweeten your tea all summer. Prep: 15 min | Makes: about 1.5 cups …

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8 Specialty Martini Recipes for Every Occasion

Quick Summary: Eight martini variations from classic to creative, including espresso martinis, fruit martinis, and a savory tomato martini. Covers what a martini actually is, plus recipes using homemade shrub syrups and simple syrups. Jump to: What is a Martini? | Espresso Martinis | Fruit Martinis | Tea Martini | Savory Martinis | How to …

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Blueberry Martini and Italian Soda (Using Homemade Drink Syrups)

Quick Summary: A simple blueberry martini made with vodka and a homemade blueberry drink syrup. The same syrup transforms sparkling water into an Italian soda or elevates lemonade. Includes tips on infusing syrups with lavender or tarragon. Prep: 5 min | Serves: 1 Jump to: RECIPE | Homemade vs Commercial | Best Infusions | Italian …

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