simple syrups

Dissolved sugar water

Simple syrups are sugar dissolved in water, used to sweeten drinks and desserts.

The basic ratio is equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves.

Bartenders rely on simple syrup because granulated sugar won't dissolve in cold liquids: Add half an ounce of simple syrup to the cocktail.

Variations include rich simple syrup (more sugar) and flavored versions infused with herbs, spices, or fruit.

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form/state

simple syrupsgranulated sugar

Refined crystalline sweetening agent

sugar cubes · sugar crystals · crystallized sugar · powdered sugar · raw sugar

complexity/composition

simple syrupsorgeat

Nut-flavored cocktail syrup

shrubs · grenadine · honey syrup · maple syrup · molasses

sweetness/function

simple syrupsbitters

Botanical cocktail flavoring

citrus juice · lemon juice · lime juice · shrubs · vinegar

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Top 100,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G