Melissa Clark

Meringues don't freeze well.

But, you know, your average cookies are going to freeze perfectly.

I do them that way, and they'll last at least a month, if not more.

I forgot about to say that.

That is such an important nuance there.

I don't know if I should be blamed for that.

And what I like to do also is I like to do a simple syrup that's infused with something, some really intense aromatics.

Like I love rosemary and lemon.

That's a flavor profile that work really well with a bunch of different alcohols.

And it's also, you can turn it into lemonade, right, with a sophisticated edge.

So you make a simple syrup, really easy, equal parts sugar and water.

And then you take some fresh rosemary and some lemon zest, let it simmer for a few minutes, strain it, and you have this lovely, herby, lemony, aromatic syrup.

And then that is what you can use as the base for all kinds of punches and

and mix it with seltzer.

It's really good.

It just makes this instant delicious soda that is so much better than Sprite, but, you know, a crowd pleaser.

Yes.

It is so easy, Gilbert.

Oh, my God.

Just take sugar and water, hot water.