In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring granulated sugar and 1/2 c. water to a boil, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Transfer simple syrup to a medium airtight container. Add ...
It is a scorchingly hot day in Las Vegas as I retreat inside Desert Passage, a faux-casbah mall inside the Aladdin resort. Hot and sticky, I agree to let a pedicab driver whisk me past life-size stone ...