Thousand Flavor Syrup
A complex and aromatic syrup infused with vanilla, citrus, spices, and floral notes. This versatile syrup combines cardamom, star anise, peppercorns, and dried flowers for a sophisticated flavor profile.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup sugar
- •2 cups water
- •½ bean vanilla bean seeds
- •1 pod vanilla pod
- •3 strips lemon zest
- •3 pods green cardamom
- •1 pod star anise
- •5 berries juniper berries
- •¼ cup dried rose petals
- •2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
- •1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
- •1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring 1/4 cup sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and scrape in seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, then add pod along with 3 wide strips lemon zest, 3 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, 1 star anise pod, 5 juniper berries, 1/4 cup dried rose petals, 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea, 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns.
10 min
- 2.
Let syrup sit until flavors are infused, 20-25 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; discard solids. Chill until cold, then cover.
25 min
- 3.
Syrup can be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled.
