Rich Simple Syrup

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Susannah Brinkley Henry

Make better, balanced cocktails with rich simple syrup. This 2:1 sweetener lasts longer, mixes smoother and adds depth to every pour. Makes 12-14 ounces.

Course Simple Syrup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 0

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings ounces

Calories 96kcal

Author Susannah Brinkley Henry

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar and water until dissolved. Don't boil. Once dissolved, remove from heat. Let cool completely.
2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water
Transfer to a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for 3 months, up to 1 month. (If it looks cloudy, it's time for a new batch.)
To use in a drink: If you’d normally use 1 ounce of 1:1 simple syrup in a recipe, you should use about ½ to ⅔ ounce of rich simple syrup to achieve the same level of sweetness. Start with ½ ounce, then increase from there.

Notes

Alternate methods: The blender works wonders if you are particular about your syrup ratios (or just don't want to wait for a hot mixture to cool down)! With the stovetop, you run the risk of an accidental boil. Heat can cause water to evaporate, which increases the sugar content, and that can cause crystallization. Place the sugar and water in the blender. Blend on high to agitate the sugar and water, which forces the sugar crystals to dissolve.

Sugar swaps: You can use other kinds of sugar such as Demerara, raw cane sugar and brown sugar.

1:1 syrup: This recipe makes a syrup with a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water. For a thinner syrup, try a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water.

Flavor infusions: You can also add infusions such as mint, basil, cinnamon, vanilla, citrus zest — the pantry is your oyster here! It is better to heat the infusion agent with just water, letting it simmer down by half — so start with twice as much water. Once reduced, strain out the solids, then stir in the sugar while it's still warm. Ideally, measure the water, then add the exact same amount of sugar for a 1:1 ratio or twice as much for a 2:1 ratio.

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