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South Carolina Sweet Tea

South Carolina Sweet Tea

4.5

Prep
1 min
Cook
10 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using an electric coffee maker, Place the 3 tea bags in the strainer basket (not in the pot). Brew the tea as you would coffee. Pour the sugar in a gallon pitcher. Pour in the hot tea. Continue to run coffee maker with the tea bags until you have enough tea to fill the pitcher. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate.

By Deanna Ross

Flavored Milk Syrup

Flavored Milk Syrup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in drink mix powder.
  2. 2 To serve: Stir 1 tablespoon syrup into 8 ounces milk, or to taste.

By Leo M Lalande

Root Beer Float Ice Pops

Root Beer Float Ice Pops

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and slowly stir root beer into milk mixture until fully incorporated. Pour root beer mixture into 24 ice pop molds; freeze until solid, 8 hours to overnight.

By higgie2006

Vanilla Punch

Vanilla Punch

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Cool, and refrigerate.
  2. 2 To serve: In a punch bowl with ice, mix 1 cup syrup with 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

By Teri G.

Limeade

Limeade

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut limes in half and squeeze lime juice into a 2 quart pitcher. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Fill pitcher with cold water, stir and chill in refrigerator.

By Marisela Rivas

Secret Simple Hot Chocolate

Secret Simple Hot Chocolate

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir milk and sugar together in a microwave-safe glass or mug. Microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate syrup until completely incorporated.

By Zoe

Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur

Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 2 quart pan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat until sugar dissolves, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vodka. Cover and allow to cool. Stir in peppermint extract. Pour into a sealable bottle.

By Marjory

Quick and Easy Root Beer

Quick and Easy Root Beer

4.4

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sugar and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat, stir in root beer extract, and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour root beer mixture into a 1-gallon pitcher or bottle, and slowly pour in carbonated water. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

By Carla B

Cantaloupe Frenzy

Cantaloupe Frenzy

Prep
7 min
Cook
2 min
Total
9 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cantaloupe cubes and ice into the container of a blender. Process until the ice is in small pieces. Add sugar, and puree. Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.

By ONECUTETEXAN

Easy Lemonade

Easy Lemonade

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pan, combine water and sugar. Heat until the sugar just melts. Remove from heat and pour in lemon juice. Mix well and chill in refrigerator before serving. Garnish with lemon, lime or orange slices.

By Heather Fantasia

Lemonade

Lemonade

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the lemon juice, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill in refrigerator.

By H Beatrice

Strawberry Soda Syrup

Strawberry Soda Syrup

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries into a heavy saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer until strawberries soften, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain juice into a separate saucepan, using a fine mesh strainer; discard strawberry pulp. Stir in sugar until dissolves. Bring strawberry juice back to a boil a second time.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Skim any foam from the top of the syrup. Turn off heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Pour syrup into a lidded container and refrigerate.

By John Mitzewich

All Root Beer Popsicles

All Root Beer Popsicles

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour root beer into a wide pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Simmer until reduced by 1/3, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Stir root beer flavoring into mixture. Pour root beer mixture into ice pop molds; freeze until firm, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

By brilyint1

Sesame Seed Juice

Sesame Seed Juice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; cover with a lid.
  2. 2 Place sugar in blender with enough water to fill halfway; add sesame seeds. Blend until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Repeat blending and straining for a thinner consistency, adding more water as desired. Refrigerate juice until cooled, about 1 hour.

By MARNAMARIS

Strawberry Fizz

Strawberry Fizz

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 cup ginger beer into a blender; add strawberries and sugar and blend until strawberries are pureed. Pour puree into a pitcher or punch bowl and stir in remaining ginger beer.

By The Redwall Kitchen

Just-Right Pineapple Lemonade from Scratch

Just-Right Pineapple Lemonade from Scratch

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow simple syrup to cool.
  2. 2 Cut off pineapple crown and remove the outer skin. Cut pineapple flesh into chunks and add to a high-capacity blender (such as Vitamix). Pour in 2 cups water and blend until liquefied.
  3. 3 Pour liquefied pineapple juice into a pitcher. Add remaining water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Raspberry Syrup for Drinks

Raspberry Syrup for Drinks

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in raspberries, and mash with a potato masher or fork. Let steep for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Drain mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing raspberry pulp with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids and store syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

By CRYSTALSHOE

Icy Blender Lemonade

Icy Blender Lemonade

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemon, sugar, cold water, and ice cubes into the container of a blender. Blend until smooth, and serve immediately.

By BEVERLYANN

Lem-Tea Whammy

Lem-Tea Whammy

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In large pitcher, stir together lemonade and tea. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Chill in refrigerator.

By Sarah Jefferson

Don's Simple Sweet Tea

Don's Simple Sweet Tea

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Stir sugar into boiling water until dissolved; remove from heat.
  2. 2 Add tea bags and let steep until desired strength is reached, 3 to 5 minutes. Refrigerate tea until cold, at least 1 hour.

By Don Dopiriak

Berry Saft

Berry Saft

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring blackberries and water to a boil in a large pot until blackberries softened, about 15 minutes. Off heat, mash berries using a potato masher.
  2. 2 Line a sieve with cheesecloth; place over a large pot. Strain mashed berries through cheesecloth-lined sieve; let sit until all liquid has drained through cheesecloth, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in 1 pound sugar per ½ gallon drained blackberry juice. Bring blackberry juice mixture to a boil; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Skim off any residue on top.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, inspect jars and lids for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pack hot saft into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator.

By Heather Green

Homemade Apple Juice

Homemade Apple Juice

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine water with apple peels and cores in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apple flavor and color have permeated the water, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain apple juice into a mixing bowl; discard all solids. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before drinking.

By megmeister

Homemade Root Beer

Homemade Root Beer

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large cooler, mix together the sugar and water, stirring to dissolve sugar completely. Stir in the root beer extract. Carefully place the dry ice into the cooler, and cover loosely with the lid. Do not secure the lid, as pressure may build up.
  2. 2 Let the mixture brew for about an hour before serving. Leftover root beer can be stored in one gallon milk jugs.

By LUVNGRAMS

Lemon Drop III

Lemon Drop III

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with a wedge of lemon, dip the moistened glass into the sugar; set aside.
  2. 2 Pour the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of sugar, vodka, and triple sec into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared margarita glass, and serve.

By Juanima Hiatt

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rhubarb and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rhubarb is falling apart, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth, set over a bowl, and strain mixture. Gently press on rhubarb with a wooden spoon to squeeze out any remaining juice. It should yield about 2 cups of liquid. Discard pulp or save for another use.
  3. 3 Return liquid to the saucepan over medium heat and stir in an equal amount of sugar Heat until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Skim any foam from the top of the syrup. Let cool.

By France Cevallos