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 ...

This Lavender Lemon Drop Mocktail is bright, nicely floral, and easy to make at home. Fresh tart lemon juice and lavender simple syrup create a balanced drink that works so well as a non-alcoholic ...

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 ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy and with minimal added effort can transform into the best of summer drinks. Genevieve Ko / Los Angeles Times/TNS By Genevieve Ko / Los Angeles Times and ...