Rice Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this classic syrup comes together with just two pantry staples — sugar and water — making it a naturally grain-free addition to your kitchen toolkit. It dissolves effortlessly into cold drinks, cocktails, lemonades, and desserts in a way that plain sugar simply can't match. The technique is straightforward: gentle heat, constant stirring, and patience — no boiling required, which keeps the syrup crystal clear and perfectly smooth. Once cooled and bottled, it keeps in the fridge and is ready to sweeten whatever you're making next. For anyone navigating grain-based additives or fillers in store-bought sweeteners and flavored syrups, making your own means you know exactly what's in it — nothing more, nothing less.
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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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