Easy Homemade Simple Syrup
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This simple syrup is just that. An easy recipe to whip together and the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your favorite caffeinated beverage or cocktail. And since this mixture can last up to a month in the refrigerator, feel free to make a large batch to have on hand whenever you need it!
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How To Make Simple Syrup
Put the water and sugar in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Whisk or stir fairly continuously as the water warms and the sugar dissolves. The water just needs to be warm, not hot, for the sugar to dissolve.
Once dissolved, remove from the heat and let the clear syrup cool to room temperature. Transfer to a mason jar or another sealable container.
How To Make Simple Syrup For Coffee
Save yourself a trip to the grocery store and use this homemade syrup instead! It’s great for coffee drinks, as it adds just the right amount of sweetness without masking the natural flavors of the coffee or espresso. Add a splash to our iced coffee or hot coffee in the morning!
How To Make Simple Syrup For Cocktails
This recipe works great in cocktails as well! A liquid sweetener is much easier to blend into cold drinks than regular white sugar. Our favorite thing about this simple syrup is that there are no added flavors, which allows the flavors of your favorite drink shine through. See what we mean and try this frozen strawberry margarita, one of our favorite cocktails for the summer.
Recipe FAQs
- Rich Simple Syrup: it has a ratio of 2:1 sugar to water, making it a thicker syrup. This variety has a longer shelf life of about 6 months when kept in the refrigerator. (less if stored on the counter).
- Storage: store on the counter top if using within a few days, otherwise store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a month for later use.
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How to Make Simple Syrup (simple syrup recipe)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cup 1x
- Category: How-To
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
An easy step-by-step tutorial on How to Make Simple Syrup that is easy to adjust and perfect for coffee drinks and cocktails!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Add water and sugar to a medium-sized saucepan.
- Bring to a medium-low heat and whisk or stir continuously as the water warms and the sugar dissolves – you don’t need the water very hot, just warm.
- As soon as the sugar dissolves completely, remove from heat and let cool.
- Transfer to a mason jar or other sealable container.
Notes
- Simple Syrup Ratio: the ratio here is equal parts water and granulated sugar, so feel free to make a bigger batch (or smaller batch) as-needed.
- Rich Simple Syrup: it has a ratio of 2:1 sugar to water – so if you need extra-sweet simple syrup, feel free to make this kind. Rich simple syrup also stores a bit longer – approx. 6 months in the refrigerator (less if stored on the counter).
- Storage: store on the counter top if using within a few days, otherwise store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 16.6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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