Simple Syrup Recipe
Elevate your cocktails, iced coffees, and desserts with this foolproof Simple Syrup Recipe! With just two pantry staples—granulated sugar and water—and a quick 5-minute prep, you can create a sweet, versatile base that’s perfect for sweetening your favorite beverages and treats. Want to take it up a notch? Infuse your syrup with optional flavorings like fragrant vanilla, zesty citrus peel, or refreshing mint for a personalized twist. This easy recipe yields a smooth, customizable syrup that can be stored in your refrigerator for up to a month, making it a must-have addition to any kitchen. Perfect for home bartenders and bakers alike, it’s the ultimate homemade secret to balanced sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Optional flavorings (e.g., vanilla extract, citrus peel, or herbs like mint)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
If adding optional flavorings, stir them into the saucepan once the sugar has dissolved. Allow them to steep for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve if you added flavorings to remove any solids.
Transfer the simple syrup to a clean, airtight container or bottle.
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Shake or stir before using if separation occurs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.4 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 7 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.
