Barley Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is a staple worth keeping in your fridge at all times. It comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop with nothing but granulated sugar and water — no fillers, no additives, and absolutely no grain-derived ingredients to worry about. For anyone navigating a barley-free lifestyle, store-bought flavored syrups and cocktail mixers can be a minefield of hidden ingredients, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. The technique is simple: gentle heat, a good stir, and patience while it cools — no boiling required, which keeps the syrup perfectly clear and smooth. Once it's chilled in a sealed jar, you've got a clean, ready-to-use sweetener for cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, or homemade sodas. It stores beautifully in the refrigerator, so a single batch goes a long way.
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16 servings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool in the pan for 20 minutes, until it reaches room temperature.
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