Add the tequila and Blue Curaçao liqueur to the glass or shaker. Squeeze lime juice in there as well, then shake up your drink. The salt will give it that little extra crunch on top of all of its already refreshing qualities.

Store in the fridge. When not using, seal the syrup in an airtight jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a few weeks. At its most basic, syrup is nothing more than sugar and water. Simple syrup is a staple for bartenders and is (as the name implies) simple to make at home. You can even add flavor, though that’s typically limited to easy infusions like fruits, herbs, and spices. These commercial syrup brands offer convenience and innovative or hard-to-duplicate flavors. They allow you to add a squirt of toasted almond mocha flavor to your morning coffee or create a guava soda without hunting down the exotic fruit. Many companies offer sugar-free options, too. Fill the glass halfway with ice, then salt the rim. Stir all of the ingredients in a mixing shaker with ice and pour into the margarita glass, being careful of the salt rim. Electric Blue MargaritaBut I still enjoy a carbonated beverage and I found a healthier way to enjoy it by making a copy-catTorino syrup. Instructions: Use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy jar to lightly crush your cardamom pods. This will help release the flavor into the syrup.

Ice Cream: Drizzle over ice cream before serving. Or if you like making your own ice cream, you can even stir this in before freezing for a blueberry ice cream. Pancakes & Waffles: Pour onto blueberry pancakes or berry waffles and top with fresh fruits for a delicious breakfast.Here’s a helpful rule of thumb: if the herb is commonly used in cooking (hot food preparations), then it will likely work well with a heated syrup method. If the herb is delicate and prone to becoming bitter or off-tasting (like mint), you’ll want to opt for the Long Steeped Method. Long-steeped herb method One variable factor with herbal syrups is what ratio of herbs to water to sugar to use. This will vary depending on the potency of the herbs, so I’ll include a guide with my recommendations below.

Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat on medium, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Add the apples and the cardamom and reduce to a simmer. Over the years, the name butterfly pea became more common as it surely is the most catchy one. In Southeast Asia, butterfly pea has been used for brewing tea and as a natural food coloring for a long time. In India, it is even considered a holy flower. Hindi often use it for offerings to an image of a god, the so-called puja rituals. Health benefitsAny of the fruit-flavored syrups can be used for homemade sodas. Simply add soda water such asseltzer or club soda; a good ratio is one part syrup to four or five parts soda. A soda maker, like the Ninja Thirsti, will carbonate water and blend it with the syrup.