Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is a liquefied form of sugar that is often used to sweeten cocktails, teas, coffees, and other cold beverages. A great way to sweeten beverages without any grainy sugar sitting at the bottom of the glass.

A traditional simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar to water. Perfect for a wide variety of cocktails and to sweeten iced coffees and teas in the summertime!

TELL ME ABOUT: SIMPLE SYRUP

Level of difficulty: As the name tells you, it’s simple!

Flavor: Classic simple syrup tastes sweet…basically like liquified sugar.

Texture: The consistency of this simple syrup is somewhat thick (like a syrup…). The longer you cook your ingredients, the thicker it will be when cooled.

Time: From start-to-finish, it will take you approximately 10 minutes to make this simple syrup recipe. This includes prep and cooking time (not cooling time).

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP

Granulated Sugar: sugar is a necessary ingredient for simple syrups, with granulated sugar being the most common type. You can also use raw sugars (like turbinado) for a different variation (my cousin, who is an award-winning mixologist, uses this for her cocktails!) .

Water: water is needed in equal parts to your sugar to make this homemade simple syrup.

OVERVIEW: HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP

1. Place ingredients in a small saucepan: start by using equal parts sugar and water
2. Cook ingredients: over medium heat, and stir until your sugar has completely dissolved (approximately 5-10 minutes) and the liquid has thickened slightly. Try to avoid bringing your mixture to a boil.
3. Cool your simple syrup: remove your simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool.
4. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge: transfer your simple syrup to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

how to store SIMPLE SYRUP

You can store simple syrup in any air-tight container. I prefer to use glass containers and often use either an old honey jar (it’s shaped like a bear and it makes me happy) or a mason jar.

drinks to sweeten with simple syrup

Cocktails

Simple syrup can be used to sweeten so many cocktails… here are a few of my favorite:

• Raspberry Bourbon Smash
• Classic French 75
• Pineapple Margarita

Mocktails

Sweetening a mocktail with simple syrup, just like you would a cocktail, is an ideal use! Here are a few of my favorite mocktails sweetened with simple syrup:

• Mojito Mocktail
• Pink Grapefruit Mocktail

Coffees & Teas

Sweetening your favorite cold coffees and teas with simple syrup ensures your beverage is free from grainy sugar. I love using simple syrup to sweeten these great for summer drinks:

• Cold Brew Coffee
• Iced Matcha Latte

Love this classic simple syrup recipe? You may also enjoy:

• Honey Simple Syrup
• Chai Simple Syrup
• Gingerbread Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is a great way to sweeten cocktails, coffees, and teas without the grainy texture of regular sugar.

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Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Cup

Ingredients

  

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• 1 C water
• 1 C granulated sugar

Instructions

 

• Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat
• Bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and mixture has thickened (~5-10mins)*
• Transfer syrup to a heat-proof, air-tight storage container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Notes

*Note: the longer you cook your ingredients, the thicker your syrup will be when cooled.

*Store simple syrup in an air-tight container in the fridge. I prefer to use glass containers.

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