Spiced orange and honey syrup recipe

Spiced orange and honey syrup

Use this Christmas-spiced orange and honey syrup in cocktails for a festive burst of flavour. It works well with rum-based drinks; try a warming hot toddy or this wintry take on a mojito.

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  • Makes approx 650ml
  • 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
  • 27 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 350g honey
    • 6 cloves
    • 1 cinnamon stick​
    • 300ml fresh orange juice

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    115kJ 27.0kcal
    1%
    Fat
    0g
    low0%
    Saturates
    0g
    low0%
    Salt
    0.0g
    low0%
    Sugars
    6g
    high7%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 6.7gProtein 0.1gFibre 0.0g

    Method

    1. Add the honey and spices to a large pan and add 350ml hot water. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat for about 10 mins or until reduced by half.
    2. Add the orange juice and stir well. Set aside to cool completely then strain through a muslin cloth or kitchen paper into a jug then bottle and label. Keeps for up to 1 week in the fridge.

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