Juniper and Bay Leaf Syrup Recipe

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 teaspoons juniper berries
• 3 bay leaves, lightly crushed

1. Combine sugar, water, juniper berries, and bay leaves in a small saucepan; stir to dissolve sugar.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. When mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let steep 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Strain syrup to remove herbs, and transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.
6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

sugar, water, juniper berries, bay leaves

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/juniper-and-bay-leaf-syrup-11027 (may not work)