Yields Makes about 2 cups
AuthorJeffrey Morgenthaler,
The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique (Chronicle Books; $30), by Portland mixologist Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common, is full of tips to up your libation game. One idea we love: Make your own raspberry simple syrup. Use it in cocktails or with club soda.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Simmer raspberries with 1 cup water until the fruit releases juice, 5 to 10 minutes. Strain, pushing on berries with a spoon, then discard seeds and pulp.

Step 2
2

Pour juice through a coffee filter while still hot, then mix with sugar, stirring to dissolve; chill.

Ingredients

 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
 1 cup sugar

Directions

Step 1
1

Simmer raspberries with 1 cup water until the fruit releases juice, 5 to 10 minutes. Strain, pushing on berries with a spoon, then discard seeds and pulp.

Step 2
2

Pour juice through a coffee filter while still hot, then mix with sugar, stirring to dissolve; chill.

Raspberry Syrup

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