Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1 strip orange peel
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- pinch of chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Add honey and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the honey fully dissolves
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, and orange peel and bring to a light boil
- Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep another 10 minutes for more flavor.
- Strain out the spices and let cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use low heat. High heat can dull honey flavor.
- Avoid ground spices. They make straining harder and can cloud the syrup.
- Peel citrus carefully. Skip the white pith to avoid bitterness.
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