Learn how to make homemade Simple Syrup in just five minutes. All you need is sugar and water. This versatile sweetener is an essential recipe to have in your back pocket for your cocktails, iced tea, iced coffee, fruit juice, and more.
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: syrup
Servings: 1batch (¾ cup, 180 ml per batch)
Calories: 774kcal
Author: Namiko Chen
Ingredients
½cupwater
½cupsugar(I use organic granulated cane sugar, hence the syrup‘s golden color; use white granulated sugar for a lighter color)
Place ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar (equal parts*) in a saucepan. Heat over medium and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. *Tip: It's more accurate to measure equal parts in weight than volume (although I understand it's easy to use a cup measurement). If you're using a scale to measure, use equal weight.
Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container.
To Store
Keep the simple syrup in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.