WILD VIOLET SYRUP AND SPARKLING WATER
Blue violets work best for this, but you may mix in a few yellow or white ones.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove and discard violet stems. Rinse violets gently with cool water in a colander, and remove any insects. Place 2 cups of water in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Add violets, cover, and simmer gently over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let steep, covered, for 20 minutes. Strain liquid through damp cheesecloth or a coffee filter; the liquid will be green.
- Measure 1 cup of liquid. Pour into a small saucepan; add the sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool for 5 minutes. Slowly add just enough lemon juice for the liquid to turn purple; the acid in the lemon juice is balancing the pH of the liquid. Don't add all the lemon juice or the liquid may turn red.
- To make one serving of Wild Violet Sparkling Water, add 1 tablespoon of Violet Syrup to sparkling spring water.
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ISL ISL
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to use up leftover wild violets.
Rohimkhan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of floral flavors, but I actually really enjoyed this syrup. It's very well-balanced.
Alvo Kizangilah
[email protected]This syrup is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It's so unique and flavorful.
Nabil MUHAYAA
[email protected]I made this syrup for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect addition to our summer cocktails.
Santosh Kala
[email protected]I'm allergic to violets, so I can't try this syrup. But it looks delicious!
John Glennon
[email protected]This syrup is so versatile. I've used it in cocktails, mocktails, and even in my salad dressing.
Ain Ullah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my syrup turned out really thick. I think I may have boiled it for too long.
Kamran Kamrangujjar
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any drink or dessert.
Daisy Pagan
[email protected]I love the floral taste of this syrup. It's so unique.
Bilhatu Manjak
[email protected]I couldn't find any wild violets, so I used regular violets from the florist. The syrup still turned out great.
Doug Basham
[email protected]This syrup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Elwood Swartz
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a way to use the wild violets in my backyard.
Sanum Ch
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this syrup without any problems.
MrNitesh Ram
[email protected]I love the beautiful purple color of this syrup. It makes it so special.
Wykrazy Omariba
[email protected]This syrup is fantastic! I used it in sparkling water, as suggested, and it was so refreshing and flavorful. I also drizzled it over vanilla ice cream, and it was amazing.