The Magic of Simple Syrup - Tip of the Day

by Monika Bartyzel (Subscribe to Monika Bartyzel's posts)
Posted Jun 23rd 2009 9:00AM
Filed under: Tip of the Day

Simple syrup: It's just as easy to make as its name implies.

Simple Vanilla-Almond Syrup - Photo: Jennie Faber/Flickr

There's a reason they call it "simple" syrup. The concoction, which is a godsend for many a mixed drink, is really easy to make. Just combine equal parts of sugar and water (usually 1 cup) in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, stir until it's clear, then let it cool and throw it in a jar.

Simple syrup can be used in many tasty cocktails, plus homemade sodas, teas, and, as Martha Stewart explains, it can even be infused with extra flavors like ginger and citrus.

Isn't that simple? (Sorry, we couldn't resist!)

Tags: cocktails, simple syrup, SimpleSyrup

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6-23-2009 @ 10:05AM

Astin said...

Even better is that it's pretty hard to screw up the measurements. I make my simple syrup with a 2:1 sugar:water ratio, and it's good and syrupy. This has the benefit of being able to use less to sweeten things, while not watering them down.

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