Recipe: Orange Simple Syrup

Recipe for orange syrup, a common ingredient in some nonalcoholic cocktails, taken from The Mocktail Club

Makes about 1.5 cups of syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 5oz orange peels (taken from ~3 medium oranges)

Steps

1. Combine sugar, water, and orange peels in a small sauce pan
2. Bring to a boil
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally
4. Turn off the heat and steep for 30mins
5. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the syrup into a mason jar or other airtight container
6. Discard peels
7. Store in refrigerator 2-3 weeks

Other Related Topics

• Mixology
• Drinks
• Food

References

• Mocktail Recipe: Classic Margarita
• Mocktail Recipe: Spicy Pineapple Margarita