7 Flavored Syrups for Cocktails, Coffee, Baking, and More

Making syrup to bring depth, flavor, and complexity to your drinks might seem like a daunting and tedious extra step, but once you've added a few basic syrup recipes to your repertoire, you'll be amazed at how versatile these basic ingredients can be. We're not just talking about simple syrup — though if you're wondering how to use up a batch, here are some of our favorite simple syrup cocktails. Our favorite flavored syrups can be used to make stellar classic cocktails, nonalcoholic cocktails like the Psychedelic Backyard, as well as decadent and moist baked goods like this Greek Olive Oil and Walnut Cake or this Yuzu and Lemon Cake with Buttercream Frosting. Here's how to make some of our simplest, most popular syrup recipes.