Homemade Simple Syrups

HOMEMADE SIMPLE SYRUPS? YES, PLEASE!

In the summertime, cocktail parties are more frequent. It's the perfect season to enjoy a drink by the pool, on the beach, or in your backyard. Any get-together is ideal for some boozy fun! Lately, we've been loving homemade simple syrups. We’ve created a list of recipes that are the perfect addition to any cocktail. It's a fun way to mix up your drinks and impress your guests at your next summer cocktail party!

RASPBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

What You Need:

• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup water

How to Make: 

• Combine ingredients in a small saucepan & bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Remove once the sugar has dissolved>
• Mash raspberries in syrup mixture to release juices. Allow to cool. Mix with your favorite fruity cocktail & enjoy!

JALAPEÑO SIMPLE SYRUP

What You Need:

• 8 oz water
• 8 oz raw honey
• 2-3 jalapeño peppers
• Zest of 1 lime

How to Make:

• Combine water & honey in a small saucepan & heat the mixture over low heat until honey has dissolved.
• Add sliced jalapeño & lime zest. Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse.
• Allow to cool & strain the syrup.

BASIL SIMPLE SYRUP

What You Need:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

How to Make:

• Combine ingredients in a small saucepan & bring to a boil over medium heat. 
• Reduce heat & simmer for 1 minute. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
• Drain syrup & discard basil leaves.

HIBISCUS SIMPLE SYRUP

What You Need:

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1/4 vanilla bean
• 1 tsp lemon juice

How to Make:

• Combine water, sugar & hibiscus in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. 
• Add lemon juice & vanilla bean seeds to the pot. Stir until the sugar has melted.
• Allow to cool. Strain mixture. Cheers!

DAY DRINKING + UNBOOZE = MAKING IT TO YOUR DINNER PLANS!

The Unbooze team is always down for day drinking festivities, especially in the summertime. Another favorite? Taking Unbooze after your last daytime drink! Have you ever spent all day lounging on the beach, enjoying a daiquiri (or two or three), and then realized you have dinner plans that night? Don't worry! Take Unbooze after your last daiquiri, and you'll be ready to go by dinnertime. The great thing about Unbooze is that it’s all about balance. Cheers to homemade simple syrups and cocktail parties all summer long!