Caffeine Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly makes everything better. It stirs effortlessly into lemonade, iced tea, mocktails, and homemade sodas without the grainy texture you get from adding plain sugar to cold drinks. Since it's made from nothing but granulated sugar and water, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no hidden additives, no stimulants, just pure sweetness. The gentle heat method keeps the mixture from boiling, which means you get a perfectly clear, smooth syrup every single time. Once it's cooled and bottled, it keeps in the fridge and is ready to sweeten your favorite drinks on demand. It's one of those small homemade touches that genuinely upgrades your whole beverage game.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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