Simple Syrup
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + cooling
Yield
1-1/2 cups
With our basic simple syrup recipe, you'll never have to overpay for the bottled stuff again!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
About 1 tablespoon: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
Simple syrup is truly just that: a simple one-to-one concoction of water and sugar gently cooked and then cooled. It becomes a light syrup to craft cocktails like the mojito or mint julep, or to sweeten lemonade or iced tea. Bookmark this recipe as a bar cart basic to have anytime you need it! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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