How To Make Simple Syrup

Learn how to make simple syrup at home. You can use it in your mocktails, lemonades and many other drinks. Step by step recipe and tips are included.

Homemade syrups come handy at all times and you can make many recipes with them. We have recipes for lavender syrup and raspberry syrup that are so easy to make. And today I'm going to show you how to make the mother of all syrups: Homemade simple syrup. 

What can I make with simple syrup?

You can use it to make many drinks such as green tea lemonade or peach lemonade. It can be used in drinks such as agua fresca as well. Having a bottle of simple syrup in the fridge can come handy in many occasions such as sweetening iced coffee or iced tea.

The ratio of water to sugar

It's best to use equal parts of sugar and water to make this recipe. The 1:1 ratio guarantees that your syrup has the right consistency and sweetness without getting crystalized.

How to make simple syrup at home

• Combine equal parts of sugar and water in a sauce pan and place over medium heat.
• Bring to a low simmer. Let the syrup simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and let the simmer cool completely.
• Store in a bottle and refrigerate. you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Kitchen Tip: You can easily double or triple this recipe if needed.

Flavor variations

• Citrus: Use lemon, lime or orange peels to give a nice bright flavor.
• Cinnamon: Add one cinnamon stick to the sugar and water while it's simmering. Discard the stick before storing.
• Herbs: A few springs of rosemary, mint or thyme would add a wonderful earthy flavor.
• Honey: Make a sugar free simple syrup by leaving out the white sugar and using equal parts honey and water.
• Ginger: Add about 1 inch sliced ginger to the mixture while it's simmering. Discard the ginger slices before pouring it into the bottle.
• Vanilla: Split a vanilla bean and add it to the sugar and water. Once it's ready, take the vanilla bean out and save it for another batch later.

How To Make Simple Syrup

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Learn how to make simple syrup at home. You can use simple syrup in your mocktails, lemonades and many other drinks. Step by step recipe and tips are included. 

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Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Course Basic

Cuisine American

Servings 16 servings

Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions

 

• Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring the mixture to simmer. Stir occasionally to make sure the sugar is fully dissolved.
• Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and let the syrup cool completely.
• Pour it into a bottle and store in the fridge for up to one month.

Notes

A few flavor variations for homemade simple syup:

• Citrus: Use lemon, lime or orange peels to give a nice bright flavor to the syrup. 
• Cinnamon: Add one cinnamon stick to the syrup while it's simmering. Discard the stick before storing the syrup. 
• Herbs: A few springs of rosemary, mint or thyme would add a wonderful earthy flavor to the syrup. 
• Honey: Make a sugar free simple syrup by leaving out the white sugar and using equal parts honey and water. 
• Ginger: Add about 1 inch sliced ginger to the syrup while it's simmering. Discard the ginger slices before pouring the syrup into the bottle. 
• Vanilla: Split a vanilla bean and add it to the syrup. Once the syrup is ready, take the vanilla bean out and save it for another batch of vanilla simple syrup. 

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