Simple Syrups

Elevate your cocktails, iced teas, and desserts with this easy and versatile Simple Syrup recipe—a must-have for any home kitchen! Made with just two pantry essentials, granulated sugar and water, this recipe takes only 10 minutes from start to finish. Infuse the syrup with your choice of flavorful add-ins, such as vanilla extract, fresh herbs, or citrus zest, for a personalized touch that complements your favorite drinks and dishes. With a flawless balance of sweetness and endless customization options, this homemade sweetener is perfect for mixing into refreshing beverages, drizzling over pancakes, or even enhancing baked goods. Store it in the fridge for up to a month, making this essential recipe both convenient and endlessly practical. Simple Syrup is your secret weapon for effortless flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 0 optional optional flavoring (e.g., vanilla extract, fresh herbs, citrus zest)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Once the sugar is dissolved and the mixture appears clear, remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 4

If you’re adding flavor to the syrup, stir in your flavoring of choice at this stage (e.g., add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a sprig of fresh mint, or a few strips of lemon zest). Let it steep for 10-15 minutes if using solid ingredients for flavor.

Step 5

Allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature.

Step 6

Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids (like herb sprigs or zest) if you’ve added flavorings.

Step 7

Transfer the cooled simple syrup to an airtight container or glass jar for storage.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Shake or stir gently before using in recipes if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(445g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	763.9

Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Total Sugars 200.1g
Protein 0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 14.9mg	0%
Iron 0.0mg	0%
Potassium 1mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%