Oregano & Blood Orange Simple Syrup

This blood orange and fresh herb simple syrup, made with oregano, is a great way to flavor your teas, mixed drinks, shaved ice, or homemade sodas.
A Jerry James Stone Recipe

Categories

Red, Simple Syrup, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 sprigs of fresh oregano
  • 1 blood orange, sliced
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes

Instructions

  • Add the sliced blood orange and fresh oregano to a small sauce pot.
  • Add in the sugar and the water.
  • Over a medium-high heat, dissolve the sugar.
  • Once dissolved, cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Longer for how intense of a flavor you want.
  • Strain out the solids and reserve the syrup.
  • Let the syrup cool and transfer it to an airtight container like a mason jar. Seal and store in the fridge.
  • The syrup will keep for about 2 weeks.