Vegetarian Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — from cocktails and mocktails to lemonades, iced teas, and homemade desserts. Unlike granulated sugar, it blends seamlessly into cold drinks without any gritty residue, giving you smooth, even sweetness every single time. The technique here is beautifully low-fuss: just sugar and water, gently stirred over medium heat until the liquid turns perfectly clear. Keeping the heat moderate and avoiding a boil is the key move that keeps the syrup light and clean-tasting rather than caramelized or cloudy. Once it cools, it stores right in the fridge in a sealed jar, ready to elevate whatever you're mixing or baking. Having a batch on hand means you're always one pour away from a better drink or a more polished dessert.
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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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