Dairy Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those quietly essential kitchen staples that makes everything from homemade lemonade to cocktails taste noticeably more polished. Because it's made with just two ingredients — granulated sugar and water — it's naturally free of any dairy, so there's nothing to swap or substitute here. The technique is straightforward: gentle heat, a little stirring, and patience while it cools before going into the fridge. Keeping a jar on hand means you're always ready to sweeten a drink without the grainy texture you get from adding plain sugar to cold liquids. It stores beautifully and takes almost no effort to make, which is reason enough to have a fresh batch waiting in the refrigerator at all times.
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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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