This basic recipe from Fred Thompson’s cookbook “Lemonade,” starts with a simple syrup that can be made ahead and refrigerated up to a month. Having some on hand speeds up the process of making fresh ...

Looking for the perfect way to stay cool this summer? These 25 unique summer lemonade recipes go far beyond basic lemon and sugar! From fruity blends like strawberry basil and blueberry mint to fizzy ...

Use freshly foraged violets gathered on a Northern Michigan spring hike to brighten up your next tea, lemonade or cocktail with this violet simple syrup recipe. One of my favorite parts of hiking ...

This bubbly lemonade comes with a kick of heat from the lemon syrup. If you prefer a still lemonade, simply use regular filtered water instead. Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the syrup, then ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...