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Have you ever wanted to sweeten lemonade or a cocktail recipe? Simple syrup is the best way to sweeten drinks and cocktails! If you’ve ever wondered how to make simple syrup, this guide is for you!

Simple syrup has just 2 ingredients and is easy to make and even easier to use.

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I always have a jar of simple syrup in my refrigerator. Simple syrup is perfect for flavoring lemonade or cocktails and so many different drinks. Simple syrup lasts several weeks in the refrigerator, so it’s great to make a big batch of it to use anytime you want to sweeten a drink. This is especially great in summer when we’re making lemonade and margaritas and mojitos several times a week.

What is simple syrup?

Simple syrup is just a mixture of sugar and water that’s been heated until the sugar dissolves. The problem with adding sugar to lemonade or other drinks is that granulated sugar won’t dissolve in cold water very easily. By heating up sugar and water, the sugar dissolves, allowing you to sweeten your drinks using less sugar than you’d use if you were just adding teaspoons to your cocktail.

With just 2 ingredients, simple syrup is easy to make and store. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and it’ll be good to use for at least a few weeks.

Can you flavor simple syrup?

You can even flavor your simple syrup depending on what you’re making. I’ll often make citrus simple syrup by substituting the water for fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice.

Have you ever thought about adding mint, rosemary, or other herbs to your cocktails? You can flavor your simple syrup with herbs, just by adding fresh herbs into the water and sugar during the cooking process.

Sure, you can buy simple syrup at most grocery or liquor stores, but it’s easy to make and homemade is always better. The ones from the store have preservatives in them that you just don’t need when you can make your own in under 10 minutes.

So, how do you make simple syrup?

Let’s learn!

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Dorothy

Dorothy is the blogger behind EasyGoodIdeas.com and CrazyforCrust.com. She loves creating recipes that are sometimes savory, often sweet, and always served with a slice of her life.

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