I got tired of trying to find organic flavored syrups without all the nasty dyes, corn syrup, preservatives, and fake flavorings! I found a few, but they were pricey and, honestly, not all that delicious.
So I did what I usually do and I made my own!
The result? Way better than I even hoped! So I’m here to share! Try these in your homemade lemonade or create a custom soda by adding to sparkling water. They mix in perfectly!
They are also great in coffee, hot cocoa, tea, desserts, and drizzled on ice cream!
Keep it healthy by using honey, maple syrup, or agave.
It’s super easy…so easy that I have to wonder how simple syrup producers stay in business! First, I’ll give you the sugar version and then I’ll give you the honey version for those wanting to avoid sugar. Ready?
- 2 C. Raw Organic Cane Sugar*
- 1 C. Pure Water
- Sterile glass container
- OPTIONAL: 1 C. fruit of your choice, washed and roughly chopped (combination suggestions below)
- 5-10 drops Young Living (YL) Vitality Essential Oil
- You can add more portent oils by using the toothpick method
Combine all ingredients in sauce pan and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Let cool and add essential oil.
Note: *If using an overpowering oil (like basil) I recommend testing it out by using the “toothpick method) instead of using a whole drop. Or put a drop on a spoon and allow excess oil to drip off before stirring into mixture. Taste test. Less is best. You can always add more.
*You may substitute with honey, agave, or maple syrup.
STORAGE:
Store in a glass container.
Fruit and Oil Combinations:
The first four would be great in coffee or hot cocoa.
- Vanilla Peppermint
- Cha Cha Chai (click for recipe blend)
- London Fog (Bergamot & Lavender)
- Christmas Spirit
- Mexican Ice Cream (Cinnamon & Vanilla)
- Lemon Basil
- Cinnamon Ningxia Berry
- Elderberry Cinnamon
- Strawberry Lime
- Lime in the Coconut
- Orange and Mint
- Ginger Honey
- Cardamom and Pear
- Watermelon and Basil
- Cherry Mint
- Blueberry Lemon
- Honey Lavender/Lemon
- Peach Mint
- Blackberry Frankincense
- Raspberry and Citrus Fresh
- Lemongrass
- Peach Basil
- Mango Mint
- Pineapple Tangerine
For those wanting to avoid sugar, this infusion is a fun and creative hit!
- 2 C. honey
- 1 C. pure water
- 1 C. fruit (optional)
- 5-10 drops essential oil*
Combine all ingredients in sauce pan and simmer for about 5 minutes. Let cool completely, and add essential oil. Hint: Honey tastes especially nice when citrus essential oils. Garnish with lemon, orange, mint leaves, rosemary, or a sprig of fresh lavender.
Store in a mason jar or glass container. Label container before refrigerating.
Add syrups to lemonade, mixed drinks, fresh juices, sparkling water, coffee, cocoa, tea, desserts, yogurt, or even Ningxia Zyng! Lavender Lemonade with a bee pollen rim featured above.
Find the oils and Zyng you’ll need HERE. And, if you’re one of my customers, or if you want to become one, let me know and I’ll hook you up with the cute bottles I used, as well as my custom labels.
Or click below to craft all the recipe in my holiday-inspired Simple Syrup Festive Set!
