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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot, bring the sugar and water to a boil and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- 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.
- Remove lid, strain to remove the infused ingredient and store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to ten days.
- Chill before using in cocktail
Notes
For a thicker, heavier syrup, adjust the proportions to 2:1 sugar-to-water ratio.