Bartenders' Simple Syrup
Updated June 11, 2024
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Ingredients
Yield:1 cup
- 1cup sugar
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
194 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 50 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 1 milligram sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a saucepan over low heat, warm sugar in 1 cup water until dissolved. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
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Kathie
You don’t need a recipe that makes a smaller amount; you need to drink more! That being said, I’m sure it will survive a very long time (2-3 months) in a jar in the fridge! XO
Juliet Jones
How long would this keep in the refrigerator? The recipe makes more than I need for 2 cocktails.
Aaron
It has a similar shelf life to sugar. So long as you boiled it thoroughly, and its properly pasteurized from the preparation process. Molds can take root with the presence of both moisture and sugar, so keep in mind when you prepare it you want it to pasteurize essentially. And you want to keep it corked when not in use, if spores can't get to it, the worse that can happen should be sugar falling out of solution and recrystallizing, which is easily remedied by boiling it again.
Nick
The trick to have simple syrup last in the fridge for months is to fully boil it (not just get it hot enough to dissolve). When it cools, put a good dash of inexpensive vodka in it, shake and then refrigerate. It will now last 5-6 months in the fridge. ;^)
the master of cooking
OK, so don't make it to cold. I've been my syrup turn to cold and freezes into normal suger. It's hard to take it out.
Sam Collins
I make it all the time. You can easily double the sugar and make it a thicker, darker syrup which goes with quite a lot of drinks as well.
Geri
Just me guessing, but I would imagine one could use 1/4 c sugar and 1/4 water to make a smaller amount. That's what I'm planning to do...
Kathie
You don’t need a recipe that makes a smaller amount; you need to drink more! That being said, I’m sure it will survive a very long time (2-3 months) in a jar in the fridge! XO
Juliet Jones
How long would this keep in the refrigerator? The recipe makes more than I need for 2 cocktails.
Aaron
It has a similar shelf life to sugar. So long as you boiled it thoroughly, and its properly pasteurized from the preparation process. Molds can take root with the presence of both moisture and sugar, so keep in mind when you prepare it you want it to pasteurize essentially. And you want to keep it corked when not in use, if spores can't get to it, the worse that can happen should be sugar falling out of solution and recrystallizing, which is easily remedied by boiling it again.
W0124845
Used for iced chai tea and have tried to hasten the process in the microwave oven, but found the stovetop method superior. Any tips for the microwave method?
Barb Sanford
I've made simple syrup in my microwave for years! It's so much easier than doing it on the stove. Directions: Measure 1 cup water in a 2-cup measuring cup. Add 1 cup sugar and stir. Microwave on half power for 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes. If some sugar crystals remain, stir thoroughly and microwave at full power for 1 or 2 minutes (by now, the mixture will be very hot). Place mixture in a canning jar and place uncovered in the refrigerator; cover when cool.
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