Sparks from the Kitchen

 This recipe is for the Lemony and the Whiskey Sour cocktails.

Simple Syrup Infused with Meyer Lemon Flavor for Cocktails

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• a few strips of Meyer Lemon zest (optional for basic simple syrup but necessary for both of the drink recipies on this post)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the ingredients, stir and cook until sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat and add the zests. Allow to cool and steep.

Note: you may keep the simple syrup in the fridge in a glass container for many weeks.