Maple syrup adds texture, depth and structure that sugar can’t. Bartenders and whiskey makers explain how to balance it, what to pair it with and the mistakes to avoid.

Simple syrup is made of one part sugar dissolved in one part water over medium heat. You can use herbs, extracts, fruits, and spices to make flavored simple syrup. Regular simple syrup will last for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make a batch and keep it in your fridge for impromptu cocktail parties. If you've ever had a Mai Tai, Old Fashioned, or Mint Julep ...

Ready to take your drinks-stirring skills to the next level for this summer's cookouts and backyard parties? Take a tip from top bartenders and make your own simple syrup — with just two ingredients, ...

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 ...

Putting your own artisanal touch on summer refreshment is simple. Literally. Simple syrups are an often overlooked, but as the name suggests, incredibly easy way of adding sweet panache to a wide ...

Any cocktail bartender worth their salt will tell you that the key to a perfect cocktail is balance. Cocktails can be sweet, tart, bitter, or boozy, but these flavor profiles need to harmonize with ...

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 liquefied sugar? I ...