This recipe for Honeysuckle Simple Syrup uses foraged wild honeysuckle in a sweet simple syrup that is perfect for cocktails, iced tea, lemonade, and more!Yields 1 cup. Serving estimate is 1 tsp.
1cuphoneysuckle flowers, stems + leaves removedFrom the Japanese Honeysuckle plant
1cupsugar
1cupwater
1naval orange peel, organic + unwaxed prefered
Instructions
Clean honeysuckle by dipping them into a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
Add the sugar, water, flowers, and orange peel to a small pot, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Note: You're only using the orange peel. You can eat the orange.
Remove pot from heat, and let the flowers steep for 1 hour.
Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a glass jar or other container. Store in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
Yields: About 1 cup syrup. Serving size estimates 1 teaspoon per serving.