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 ...

Classic lemonade gets a fresh twist with our basil lemonade—bright, herbaceous, and perfect for sipping all afternoon.

Simple syrup is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use sweeteners around. It's commonly found in cocktails such as a mojito or an old fashioned, but it can also sweeten lemonade, coffee, iced tea, ...

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 ...