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Strawberry Syrup
Ripe strawberries, brightened just enough to stay lively.
About 1¼ cups20 minutesClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and slicedRipe Strawberries, Hulled And Sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugarGranulated Sugar
- ½ cup waterWater
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juiceFresh Citrus Juice
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- 02
Simmer gently for 8 minutes, crushing the berries lightly.
- 03
Strain, cool, bottle, and refrigerate.
Happiest note
Use berries that smell like strawberries before they hit the pan. The syrup cannot invent that part.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Gin fizzes and rum coolers
- Cream soda and Dirty Soda
- Lemonade, iced tea, and zero-proof spritzes
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