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Simple Syrup For Cocktails

Simple syrup for cocktails is one of the best sweetener to use in coffee, teas or any other beverage that requires a little sweetness. Also called sugar syrup, you will find it in many of your favorite mixed drinks – Daiquiris and Mojitos just to name a few.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. In a small sauce pot, bring the sugar and water to a boil and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat. ( If infusing add the ingredient you want to infuse ) to the sugar mixture, and place a lid on the sauce pot. Steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove lid, strain to remove the infused ingredient and store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to ten days.
  4. Chill before using in cocktail

Notes

For a thicker, heavier syrup, adjust the proportions to 2:1 sugar-to-water ratio.