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honeysuckle simple syrup in a bottle
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5 from 11 votes

Honeysuckle Simple Syrup

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.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Infusing Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 48 people
Calories: 16kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honeysuckle flowers, stems + leaves removed From the Japanese Honeysuckle plant
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 naval 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sugar: 4g