Make your mocktails come alive with orange simple syrup! This delightful concoction is made with fresh orange peels, water, and sugar for a sweetly zesty flavor. Best of all, it’s an easy recipe to make and add to any beverage.

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So if you’re looking to explore something new at your next party or weekend brunch spread, orange syrup is definitely a winner. Add that extra special touch to every sip!

Ingredients

Water
White Granulated Sugar
Fresh Orange Peels

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How To Make Orange Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan add the water, granulated sugar, and orange peel and heat over medium-low heat.
Stir to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve.
Bring the mixture to a boil stirring occasionally. Boil for about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit to cool to room temperature.
Strain using a fine mesh strainer or carefully remove the orange peels.
Place your orange simple syrup in an airtight glass container using a funnel.

orange peels, water, and sugar placed in a pot

orange peels, water, and sugar being boiled

Uses For Orange Simple Syrup

Flavored simple syrups are not just for tasty mocktails and cocktails.

Brush on top of a cake sponge to infuse flavor and moisture.
Drizzle over ice cream.
Flavor iced tea or coffee
Use in place of maple syrup for waffles, pancakes, or biscuits.

Tips!

– Keep simple syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
– Use freshly made orange simple syrup within 3 weeks.
– You can freeze simple syrup as well! Freeze in a plastic or silicone freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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