This Honeysuckle Simple Syrup is the perfect flavor addition in cocktails, tea, coffee – really any beverage and lends itself nicely in many recipes as well.
Remove all the green bulb pieces at the bottom of the flower and any leaves.
Boil 5 cups of water on the stove. As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat and dump the flowers into the water.
Put a lid on the pot and allow to steep for at least 1 hour
Strain the water into jars or pitchers to remove all of the petals and debris.
In a small pot on the stove, heat 1 1/2 cups honeysuckle infused water mixture and the granulated sugar on the stove until all of the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature - about 45 minutes.
Pour into a glass jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to four months to add to a myriad of recipes!