Paraben Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is a kitchen staple that belongs in every home cook's fridge. It dissolves instantly into cold drinks, cocktails, lemonades, and desserts in a way that plain granulated sugar simply never will. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, store-bought flavored syrups and cocktail mixers can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but sugar and water. The gentle heat method keeps things clean and clear, dissolving the sugar without boiling off the delicate balance you want in a smooth syrup. Once cooled and sealed in a jar, it keeps beautifully in the refrigerator and is ready to sweeten whatever you're making. It really is as simple as it sounds, and knowing exactly what went into it makes every sip that much better.
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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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