Eggless Simple Syrup
Sugar and water are all it takes to make one of the most useful things you can keep in your fridge. This classic syrup dissolves instantly into cold drinks, cocktails, lemonade, and iced tea — no gritty undissolved sugar at the bottom of your glass. The technique is straightforward: gentle heat, a little stirring, and patience while it cools before you seal it up and refrigerate it. Because the ingredient list is just two pantry staples, there is absolutely nothing hidden here — no additives, no fillers, and nothing to second-guess. It stores beautifully in a jar and is ready to sweeten whatever you are making all week long.
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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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