Homemade Vanilla Syrup for Soft Drinks
Elevate your favorite beverages with this simple yet luxurious Homemade Vanilla Syrup for Soft Drinks. Made with just three pantry staples—granulated sugar, water, and pure vanilla extract—this easy recipe is ready in under 15 minutes and adds a rich, aromatic sweetness to sodas, iced coffees, teas, and more. By simmering sugar and water into a silky syrup and infusing it with the warm essence of vanilla, you'll create a versatile sweetener that rivals any store-bought version. Perfect for customizing drinks to your taste, this homemade vanilla syrup is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of indulgence to their refreshments. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, so you’ll always have it on hand for a flavor-packed treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
Once the sugar is dissolved, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Avoid boiling it too vigorously.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool for about 10 minutes.
Stir in the pure vanilla extract once the syrup has cooled slightly.
Transfer the vanilla syrup to a clean, airtight container or glass bottle for storage.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing and storing in the refrigerator.
Use 1-2 tablespoons of the syrup to sweeten soft drinks, iced coffees, or teas according to your taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
