Skip the store-bought stuff and make simple syrup at home with just two ingredients you already have on hand.
What Is Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is made by cooking equal parts sugar and water until the mixture is slightly thickened. It can be used as a sweetener in cooking and baking, but it's most commonly used as an ingredient in co*cktails.
Simple Syrup Ingredients
Basic simple syrup consists of equal amounts of white sugar and water. You can infuse homemade simple syrup with fresh herbs like rosemary, mint, or lavender.
How to Make Simple Syrup
Making simple syrup at home couldn't be, well, simpler. Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect:
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
co*cktails With Simple Syrup
Put your homemade simple syrup to good use with one of these impressive co*cktail recipes:
· Classic Old Fashioned
· Easy Homemade Whiskey Sour
· Tom Collins co*cktail
· Gimlet co*cktail
· Watermelon Margaritas
More Recipes With Simple Syrup
Your simple syrup shouldn't be limited to co*cktails! You can also use simple syrup to make sorbet, to sweeten tea and lemonade, or to keep cakes moist.
How Long Does Simple Syrup Last?
Allow the simple syrup to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"Super easy to make," says Richard_O. "Used it to sweeten some homemade co*cktails and it was perfect! I might try adding some fruit or mint to it next time while boiling for a different taste!"
"Easy peasy — and a very nice alternative to plain sugar for iced tea," according to MO City Reviewer. "I'll be keeping a bottle of this on hand in the fridge from now on."
"I use this simple syrup to sweeten my tea all the time," says Casey. "Quicker, cheaper, and easier to make than to go to the store to buy it. And of course it's super versatile, as it also works great in co*cktails and to help moisten a cake."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
