How To Make Simple Syrup

Make this simple syrup at home with only 2 ingredients. It’s a must-have for cocktail making and perfect for sweetening iced coffee!

I always have a jar of this stuff hanging out in my fridge. It’s so handy to have around for easy sweetening. And a must for many cocktails like strawberry daiquiris. 

Simple syrup is a very simple concoction of equal parts sugar and water. It’s a ready-to-use, dissolved sweetener used in cocktails. You can also use it to sweeten iced coffee!

Brush a thin layer of it on top of cakes too! It works great on a cake that won’t be frosted, such as a pound cake. I like to use it to help keep cakes fresh. You can make a cake (or cupcakes) the night before and brush them with simple syrup to keep them from drying out. 

Making simple syrup

Use equal parts sugar & water. Regular granulated sugar and sugar in the raw both work fine. Using 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water keeps it simple. You scale it how you like! 

Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature, and it’s ready to use.

Store it in the fridge for about a month. I like to make a batch to keep at all times! 

A mason jar makes a perfect storage vessel. A pint-sized jar works great for the amount this recipe makes. 

How to use simple syrup

• In cocktails and mocktails. Like these strawberry daiquiris or Caribbean rum punch.
• Use it to sweeten tea and coffee. It’s perfect for iced coffee!
• Toss it with fresh fruit for a little extra sweetness.
• Lightly brush it over a cake to moisten it. 

Simple Syrup

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Make this simple syrup at home with only 2 ingredients. It’s a must-have for cocktail making and perfect for sweetening iced coffee!

• Author: Mandi
• Prep Time: 1 minute
• Cook Time: 3 minutes
• Total Time: 4 minutes
• Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
• Category: Syrup
• Method: Heat
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Add sugar and water to a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until fully dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and wait for it to cool.
3. Once it is cool, transfer it to a clean glass container with a lid.

Notes

Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 ounce
• Calories: 65
• Sugar: 16.6 g
• Sodium: 1 mg
• Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: cocktail, mocktail, sweetener

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