Name: Mocktails Using Flavored Simple Syrups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 2 h 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Hibiscus, Ginger & Clove Syrup:; 1/2 cup dried hibiscus leaves; 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger cut into strips; 1 tsp lightly crushed whole cloves; 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; For Orange and Cardamom Syrup:; 3 (2-inch) strips peeled orange zest; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tbsp lightly crushed green cardamom pods; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup water; For Rosemary, Juniper & Lemon Syrup:; 3 to 4 large fresh rosemary sprigs; 3 tbsp lightly crushed juniper berries; Peeled zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup water

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For each syrup, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan

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Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly, about 6 minutes

3

Remove from heat, pour into a medium bowl to steep and cool for 1 to 2 hours

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Strain with a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, pressing hard with the back of a spoon to get all the flavors into syrup

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Discard solids and add remaining pinch salt to taste

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Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 weeks

7

For Hibiscus-Clove Mule: Add 3 tbsp hibiscus syrup and 1/3 cup ice into a tumbler glass. Top with ginger beer and a dash of angostura bitters. Garnish with a lime wheel studded with cloves

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For Spiced Cran-Orange Fizz: Add 2 tbsp fresh or frozen cranberries with 3 tbsp orange cardamom syrup in a champagne flute. Top with club soda and a dash of orange bitters

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For Booze-Free Bramble: Muddle 1/4 cup fresh blackberries with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 3 tbsp rosemary lemon syrup. Add 1/3 cup ice cubes and top with tonic water. Garnish with a rosemary sprig threaded with blackberries

Mocktails Using Flavored Simple Syrups

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