Homemade Simple Syrup
- PREP 5min
- COOK 5min
- TOTAL 10min
The most common ratio for simple syrup is equal parts water to sugar. For a richer syrup, use more sugar. For a leaner syrup, use less. This recipe can be used with white sugar, brown sugar, and honey. Also, take a look at the notes section below for how to make flavored simple syrup.
You Will Need
1 cup (236ml) water, preferably filtered
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, brown sugar, or honey
Directions
- Basic Recipe
1Add water and sugar to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
2Cool it, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks, or freeze it in ice cube trays.
- Citrus Mint Simple Syrup
1Add water and sugar to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
2Turn off the heat and stir in a handful of mint leaves and citrus peel (I love a combination of lemon, orange, and lime). Allow it to steep and cool completely. Strain and then store.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Storing: Homemade simple syrup lasts in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. You can also freeze simple syrup. Pour the syrup into an ice cube tray and freeze until hard. Pop out the frozen simple syrup cubes and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 6 months.
- Refrigerate basic simple syrup in an airtight jar for up to 4 weeks. Use flavored simple syrups within 2 weeks.