Colorless and easy to mix, simple syrup is the ideal sweetener for many cocktails. Made with granulated sugar and water, the mixture is easy to infuse with fresh herbs, spices and other flavors for adding depth of flavor to your mixed drinks.
PrintStandard Simple Syrup (1:1 Ratio)
Here are instructions on how to make simple syrup, store it properly and prepare flavor-infused variations.
- Cook Time: 10 minute
- Total Time: 10 minute
- Yield: about 1-1/4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup turns completely clear.
- Allow to cool before using.
- Store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks (see notes below). Discard if it becomes cloudy.
Notes
Preserving simple syrup:
Adding a tablespoon of vodka per cup of syrup should help to preserve the syrup for up to 2 months.
Basil Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 to 8 large basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup turns completely clear.
- Bruise the basil leaves by slapping them between your palms and add them to a glass jar. Pour the hot syrup over the leaves, refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, then strain out the leaves.
Ginger Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 quarter-sized slices of ginger
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup turns completely clear.
- Place the ginger slices in a glass jar and muddle gently. Pour the hot syrup over them, refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, then strain out the ginger.
Green Tea Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 green tea bags
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup turns completely clear.
- Place the green tea bags in a glass jar. Pour the hot syrup over them, refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, then press the liquid out of the tea bags and discard.
Clove Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 10 to 12 whole cloves
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup turns completely clear.
- Place the cloves in a glass jar. Pour the hot syrup over them, refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, then strain out the cloves and discard.
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