Ginger Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this classic syrup is a pantry staple that belongs in every home cook's fridge. It comes together with just two ingredients — sugar and water — making it one of the cleanest, most straightforward recipes you'll ever make. For anyone avoiding ginger, this is a genuinely safe go-to, since so many store-bought flavored syrups and cocktail mixers sneak in ginger extract or natural flavorings that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you know exactly what's in the bottle. The gentle stovetop method keeps things from boiling over into a caramel, giving you a perfectly clear, smooth result every time. Use it to sweeten lemonade, iced coffee, cocktails, mocktails, or homemade sodas without a second thought. A sealed jar keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, so you can make a batch ahead and reach for it 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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