Vodka Simple Syrup Recipes

Steps:

• To make the rosemary and thyme simple syrup, add the granulated sugar, 2 sprigs or the rosemary, 2 sprigs of the thyme and the water to a small saucepan. Turn on the heat and bring to a gentle boil, then stir to dissolve the sugar. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Discard the rosemary and thyme. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
• Add the vodka, lemon juice and 2/3 cup of the rosemary and thyme simple syrup (or more if you like a sweeter cocktail!) into a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Mix together the superfine sugar and cayenne pepper then spread onto a plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into the sugar and cayenne mixture. Fill each glass with ice, then divide the vodka lemonade between the 2 glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and a sprig of thyme. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Bring the water to the boil in a large pot.
• Reduce the heat to moderate, add the sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture has a syrup consistency.
• Add the vodka, mix well and cool.
• Transfer to a jar or container and reserve for use.
• In a tightly sealed container, Vodka Simple Syrup keeps indefinitely, though it may begin to crystallize over time.
• If it crystallizes, simply warm the container in a pot of slow-simmering water.