BASIC SYRUP: THE ESSENTIAL PANTRY STAPLE

Every home cook needs a bottle of sweetener in their pantry. This easy to make ingredient is vital for enhancing cocktails, sodas, and even desserts. Simply combine equal parts sugar and liquid over a flame, agitate until the sugar dissolves, and you've got a flavorful syrup. Store your batch-made simple syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerato