How to Make Simple Syrup

• by Nicole Gustas

Introduction

• If you want a fully equipped bar, you must keep simple syrup on hand. Simple syrup, sometimes called sugar syrup, is a mixture of sugar and water that is often used to sweeten beverages. It's a key ingredient in many cocktails and cold beverages. If you're planning to make iced tea, iced coffee, daiquiris, or many other drinks, you'll find it useful. If you put it in the refrigerator, it will keep forever - and, as its name implies, it's simple to make!
• The following recipe should give you about 2 cups of syrup.

Simple Syrup Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Simple Syrup Equipment

With simple syrup, you can make sweet cocktails. (Photo by Jasper Greek Golangco)

• You'll need:

1. A pot (to cook the syrup in)
2. A stovetop (to cook the syrup on)
3. A clean bottle (to store the syrup in)
4. A funnel (to transfer the syrup from the pot into the bottle)

Simple Syrup Cooking Instructions

1. Combine sugar and water in a pot.
2. Bring to boil over high heat.
3. Stir until sugar is dissolved into water.
4. Boil until syrup thickens, about three minutes.
5. Let stand for an hour to cool.
6. Put funnel in mouth of bottle.
7. Pour syrup into bottle through funnel.
8. Store bottle in refrigerator.

How to Make Simple Syrup Resources

• Food Network: Simple Syrup for Sweetening Tea Recipe
• CHOW: Simple Syrup Recipe
• Food & Wine: Simple Syrup Recipe
• Epicurious.com: Simple Syrup Recipe  
• The Washington Post: Simple Syrup Recipe Details

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