Ingredients:
2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. water
Desired flavoring
Shaved ice
Directions:
For simple syrup, in a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in desired flavoring. Chill for up to 1 month. Serve over shaved ice.
Limoncello syrup:
Stir 1/3 c. limoncello into simple syrup. Tint with yellow food coloring, if desired.
Mojito syrup:
Reduce water to 1 1/2 c. Add 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves while heating mixture. Cool as directed. Remove mint leaves. Stir in 1/2 c. lime juice and 1/3 c. rum. Tint with green food coloring, is desired.
Grapefruit syrup:
Replace water with 2 c. grapefruit juice. Prepare and cool as directed above. Stir in 1/3 c. tequila. Tint with red food coloring, if desired.
Strawberry daiquiri syrup:
Replace water with 1 3/4 c. sieved pureed strawberries (start with 2 lbs. strawberries, hulled, then puree in a food processor and press through a fine mesh sieve). Prepare and cool as directed above. Stir in 1/4 c. lime juice and 1/4 c. rum.
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