Shellfish Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is a staple worth keeping in your fridge at all times. It comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop with nothing but granulated sugar and water — no additives, no preservatives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess. Stirring gently over medium heat until the liquid turns perfectly clear is the key move here, and pulling it off the burner before it boils keeps the texture smooth and pourable. Once it cools and goes into a sealed jar, you have a clean, ready-to-use sweetener for cocktails, lemonades, iced teas, coffee drinks, and homemade dessert sauces. It stores beautifully in the refrigerator, so you can make a batch ahead and reach for it whenever a recipe calls for a touch of sweetness without the graininess of dry sugar. Simple as it sounds, having this on hand genuinely upgrades your home bartending and cooking game.
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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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