How to make simple syrup (recipe) – A Simple Bar Quality Simple Syrup Recipe That You Can Add In All Your At Home beverages. It’s perfect to customize with your favorite flavors, like lavender and mint!
A cocktail’s best friend
Every home bartender needs a great recipe to make sweet simple syrups.
From classic cocktails like Mai Tais to fun, fruity Raspberry Mojitos, many of the best drinks – and mocktails! – are made with a sugary syrup to balance the taste of the alcohol and other bitter or savory ingredients.
This recipe is ideal as a base to then customize with any flavor. Add fresh mint, rosemary, lavender, lemon, or any number of other ingredients to really enhance your favorite cocktails!
What ingredients do you need
This recipe starts with just two basic ingredients:
- water – the basis that turns this recipe into a liquid sweetener
- Granulated sugar – or turbinado or demerara sugar if you prefer
It’s just that – well, easy!
How to make simple syrup from scratch
This simple 3 step process only takes about 5 minutes …
- First, put a small saucepan on medium heat and mix the water and sugar together.
- Stir and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture starts to boil, stir again and remove the saucepan from the heat. If you are making a simple syrup with herbs, add them into the hot liquid.
- Cool the pot to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
How to make this recipe with honey
If you don’t want to use sugar in this recipe, you can easily replace the sugar with honey. Mix 1 part honey with 1 part water. No need to heat. This method can also be used with agave.
While honey syrup has a lower glycemic index than granulated sugar, note that it has slightly more calories.
Looking for a low-carb or simple keto syrup? Simply swap the sugar for an equal amount of a keto-friendly sugar substitute, such as monk fruit sweetener or erythritol. Then stir in 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to thicken.
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Different taste options …
Below are just a few ideas on how to customize this basic recipe with lots of great flavors.
LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP
Add 4-6 sprigs of fresh lavender to the hot simple syrup. Let it sit for 12 hours to draw. Once it has cooled to room temperature, place in the refrigerator. Remove the sprigs of lavender before use.
Use this lavender syrup to make a light and tart Lavender Meyer Lemon Tom Collins Cocktail.
MINT SIMPLE SYRUP
Add 12-20 fresh mint leaves to the hot simple syrup. Let it sit for 12 hours to draw. Once it has cooled to room temperature, place in the refrigerator. Remove the mint leaves before use.
This mint syrup is fantastic for making a classic, refreshing mint julep.
LEMON SIMPLE SYRUP
Add 3-4 large pieces of lemon peel (peel) to the hot simple syrup and let steep for 12 hours. Once it has cooled to room temperature, place in the refrigerator. Remove the shell before use.
This lemon version gives “The Champ” Bourbon Cocktail – Whiskey Sour a terrific extra citrus kick.
ROSMARY SIMPLE SYRUP
Add 2-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary to the hot simple syrup. Let it sit for 12 hours to draw. Once it has cooled to room temperature, place in the refrigerator. Remove the rosemary sprigs before use.
Use homemade rosemary syrup in this smoky, strong Rosemary Old Fashioned.
Frequently asked Questions?
How long does it last in the fridge?
This recipe will keep for 3 to 4 weeks in an airtight container if unflavoured. If you’ve added a different flavor to your sweetener, it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
What else can I use this recipe for?
This sweetener can not only be used for cocktails, but also for iced coffee or iced tea. You can even use it to drizzle on a cake, add some flavor to it or keep it moist. A large batch of this can also be used to make a simple sorbet.
How do I make a heavy simple syrup?
Some cocktail recipes require a heavier sweetener so less liquid is needed. For this version, use a 2: 1 ratio of sugar to water. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it can be kept for up to 6 months.
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How to make simple syrup (recipe)
Servings: 8th Ounce (1 cup)
Put a small saucepan on high heat. Put the water and sugar in the pot.
Stir and bring to a boil. Stir after cooking, then remove from heat. (When infusing herbs, add them to the hot simple syrup.)
Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container.
Looking for a sugar-free, low-carb, or keto-simple syrup? Simply swap the sugar for an equal amount of a keto-friendly sugar substitute, such as monk fruit sweetener or erythritol. Then stir in 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to thicken.
Portion: 1ounce, Calories: 97kcal, Carbohydrates: 25thG, Sodium: 2mg, Sugar: 25thG
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