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<item>
  <id>10876</id>
  <title>Bay Leaf Syrup</title>
  <total_time>25 mins</total_time>
  <active_time>10 mins</active_time>
  <serves>2 cups</serves>
  <published_at>Wed Feb 28 14:52:00 -0800 2007</published_at>
  <updated_at>Wed Feb 28 14:58:37 -0800 2007</updated_at>
  <difficulty></difficulty>
  <cuisine></cuisine>
  <type>CHOW</type>
  <link>http://www.chow.com/recipes/10876</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:58:37 GMT</pubDate>
  <short_description>An intriguing infusion</short_description>
  <long_description>An intriguing infusion.</long_description>
  <introduction>
    <![CDATA[<p>Inspired by old-fashioned <a href="http://jpeterman.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_1044_A_c_E_6_A_seq_E_5">bay rum cologne</a>, we decided to infuse simple syrup with bay leaves, then mix it with dark rum and soda. It&#8217;s equally fantastic stirred into a <a href="/recipes/10685">Dark &#8216;n&#8217; Stormy</a>.</p>]]>
  </introduction>
  <instructions>
    <![CDATA[<ol>
	<li>Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.</li>
		<li>When mixture boils, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove pan from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.</li>
		<li>Strain bay leaf syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container. Refrigerate until cold and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.</li>
	</ol>]]>
  </instructions>
  <img>http://www.chow.com</img>
  <author>Kate Ramos</author>
  <category>
    <id>67</id>
    <name>Condiment/Sauce</name>
  </category>
  <ingredients>
    <ingredient>
      <ingredient_id>298</ingredient_id>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>2 cups <strong>granulated sugar</strong></p>]]>
      </description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <ingredient_id></ingredient_id>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>1 cup water</p>]]>
      </description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <ingredient_id>77</ingredient_id>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>5 fresh <strong>bay leaves</strong></p>]]>
      </description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <ingredient_id>77</ingredient_id>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>3 dried <strong>bay leaves</strong></p>]]>
      </description>
    </ingredient>
  </ingredients>
  <tags>
    <tag>
      <id>84</id>
      <name>beverage</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>191</id>
      <name>drink</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>190</id>
      <name>cocktail</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>1970</id>
      <name>simple syrup</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>4567</id>
      <name>herbal</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>154</id>
      <name>sweet</name>
    </tag>
  </tags>
</item>
