Simple syrup is a mixture of granulated sugar and water, in a specific ratio, heated until the sugar dissolves.
Just sugar and water. This photo shows the recipe with white granulated sugar. The other photos show Mexican sugar. They work the same.
Simple syrup is used for cocktails when you want a sweetener without the graininess of undissolved sugar.
Prep Time :1 Min
granulated white sugar water
Cook Time: 5 min
Ingredients
Try adding flavors, such as: vanilla extract caramel extract brown sugar instead of white spices herbs
variations
Mix together the sugar and water, in a ratio of 1:1. Heat in a small pot over medium heat, for a few minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. It's not necessary to boil the mixture.
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