Chicken 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 more than granulated sugar and water — no animal products, no hidden additives, no surprises. The key is gentle heat and steady stirring, which coaxes the sugar into a perfectly clear, silky liquid without ever letting it boil and caramelize. Once it cools and goes into a sealed jar, you've got a ready-to-pour sweetener that dissolves instantly into cold drinks, cocktails, lemonades, and more. It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, so you can make a batch ahead and reach for it whenever you need a smooth hit of sweetness.
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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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