Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe

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Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe

Learn how to make Homemade Simple Syrup with just sugar and water. Plus, easy flavor ideas, storage tips, and creative ways to use it beyond cocktails!

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $0.34 batch

Servings: batch

Calories: 770kcal

Author: Jess Rice

Equipment

Medium Pot

Ingredients

1 cup water $0.00
1 cup granulated sugar $0.34

Optional Ingredients

Orange
Lemon
Lime
Rosemary
Thyme
Lavender
Mint
Sage
Chamomile

Instructions

Combine the water and sugar in a pot.
Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Be careful not to boil to avoid making candy by accident!
Remove from heat, add herbs or citrus rinds, and let it cool on the countertop.
Once cooled, refrigerate for up to four weeks. It’s best to remove the herbs or tea once cooled so your flavors stay nice and bright! (Make sure you label your simple syrup if you’re playing with fun flavors. They all tend to look alike.)

See how we calculate recipe costs here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whole batch | Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 199g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg

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