Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this classic simple syrup is made with just two pantry staples — granulated sugar and water — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in it. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought flavored syrups and cocktail mixers can be surprisingly tricky, often containing additives or grain-derived ingredients that aren't immediately obvious on the label. This homemade version sidesteps all of that with a completely clean ingredient list. The technique is straightforward: gently heat, stir until clear, and cool — no boiling required, which keeps the syrup smooth and perfectly pourable. Once it's chilled in the fridge, you've got a ready-to-use sweetener for cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, or baked goods whenever you need it. It's the kind of small kitchen staple that quietly makes everything else taste better.
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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.
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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