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How To Make Simple Syrup, 2 ways

By Susie Weinrich · Date Nov 30, 2023· Leave a Comment · May contain affiliate links.

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Simple Syrup is just that… simple sugar syrup that is perfect for sweetening cocktails, tea or coffee. You just need 2 ingredients to make it; sugar and water. It only takes a few minutes to put together and you can keep the simple syrup in the fridge for up to a month.

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Depending on how sweet you want to make your drink you can use the traditional simple syrup 1:1, sugar and water, or the rich simply syrup, which is 2:1.

One of our favorite cocktails to use simple syrup in is this Tequila Smash Cocktail!

How To Make Simple Syrup

It couldn’t be easier to make a batch of simple syrup. Place a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Let the sugar melt into the water, and that is it! Your simple syrup is done.

You will want to cool the simple syrup and then store it in the fridge.

Storing Simple Syrup

After the syrup is made and cooled you just need to transfer it to a glass bottle or jar. We like to use mason jars. Keep it in the fridge for up to a month.


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How To Make Simple Syrup, 2 ways

Just two ingredients combine to make a simple syrup. 1:1 ratios of sugar and water. Perfect for sweetening cocktails and drinks.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

  • small saucepan

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water

RICH Simple Syrup – sweeter than traditional simple syrup

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium low heat add the sugar and water.
    1 cup white sugar, 1 cup water
  • Stir for a few minutes while the sugar melts into the water.
  • Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Pour into a glass bottle with a tight fitting lid, we like to use a mason jar. Use in your favorite drinks and cocktails that call for simple syrup. Or use to sweeten iced tea.
  • Keep in the fridge for up to a month.
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