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Simple Syrup

15 min • 10 to 20 servings •
John S

15 min •     10 to 20 servings•

John S

Bottle of homemade vanilla extract on a kitchen counter with a saucepan, measuring cup, and funnel in the background.

Simple syrup is a staple of the kitchen used for desserts and mixed drinks. Older bartenders references refer to it as gomme syrup or bar syrup.

Ready

  • 1 part water
  • 2 parts sugar

    • Set

  • pan
  • measuring cup
  • funnel
  • container and/or bottle

    • Go!

  • Pour water into pan place on heat.
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Pour the sugar into the boiling water.
  • Cook until sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Allow to cool completely and bottle.

    • Recommendations

    Be creative! Add flavor by means of extracts (add to cooled syrup), fruit juices (add to cooled syrup), or teas in place of water for boiling.

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