Go Back
–+ servings
Photo of a spoon over a jar of Simple Syrup recipe. Lime wedges, cocktail jigger, and bottles of cointreau, gin, and bitters beside jar.
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup is essential for any home bar. With just two ingredients, it is so easy to make and with my instructions, you can make it in so many different flavors!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: simple syrup
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Combine the water and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk the mixture regularly. As it heats up, the sugar will start to dissolve into the water. Once it is completely dissolved, remove it from the heat. (If you are adding anything to the syrup for flavor, this is when you would do it. Read more about that here.)
  • Allow the syrup to cool completely before using.
  • Use once cooled or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Notes

This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.004mg