Pistachio Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonades, iced teas, and desserts all benefit from its smooth, even sweetness. With just two ingredients and a single saucepan, it comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for whenever you need it. For anyone navigating nut allergies, store-bought flavored syrups and cocktail mixers can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest possible solution. This version is pure and unfussy — sugar and water, gently stirred until clear, then cooled and bottled. The key is keeping the heat at medium and pulling the pan before it boils, which gives you a perfectly smooth, pourable syrup every time. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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