Balsamic Syrup

Turn balsamic vinegar into a rich sauce that complements either sweet or savory.

Reducing everyday balsamic vinegar with a little sugar and some spices transforms it into a rich, luxurious syrup with all the flavor of expensive aged balsamic vinegar. Serve on everything from salad greens and pasta to ice cream and berries.

15 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min
Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (4)

  • 1 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 stick cinnamon

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Simmer until reduced by one-third. Let cool. Makes about 1 cup.

Spicy Jalapeno Manhattan

Ingredients (5)

  • 1.5 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
  • 1-2 Jalapeño Wheels
  • 0.5 oz. Blood Orange Juice
  • 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
  • Blood Orange Peel Twist Garnish

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