Every cocktail maker needs to know how to make simple syrup. It’s always a good idea to have a jar on hand to mix into cocktails, to sweeten iced tea or coffee, and to bake into desserts. You can flavor sugar syrup with herbs and spices, try out different sugars or just keep it ...
Simple syrup is a mixture of sugar and water that have been boiled together. This sweet mixture can be used to sweeten coffee drinks or cocktails, it is also commonly used to keep cakes moist and to candy citrus peels. Simple syrup is a standard component in a baker or cook’s arsenal....
To make simple syrup, all you need are two ingredients—sugar and water—and a simple 1:1 ration. Once made, use in all your favorite desserts and drinks!
Uses: Simple syrup can be used to sweeten cold drinks, dress a fruit salad, poach fruits, make candied nuts, and make sorbet. Note: If you want a thinner simple syrup that is less sweet, you can always change the ratio of sugar to water. Use 2 or 3 parts water to 1 part sugar ...
Simple Syrup vs. Rich Syrup A popular variation on simple syrup is rich syrup, which is made using a different ratio of sugar to water. While simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, rich syrup utilizes two parts of sugar to one part water, yielding a thicker, sweeter result. ...
Today, lactic-laced simple syrup appears in a wide range of Death & Co. drinks, sweetening and balancing citrus in sours and highballs and making an appearance in more spirituous drinks, where, Day says, “we may use a quarter- or half-ounce just to give an impression of creaminess or...
Gather up your simple syrup ingredients: Sugar - regular granulated sugar Water Strained passion fruit juice Simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water for a basic syrup. A rich simple syrup, most often used in cocktails is 2:1 or 1.5:1. For this passion fruit simple I use a 1:...
This Cranberry Simple Syrup is a great tart and sweet syrup, perfect for the holiday season or all year long. A great addition to seasonal cocktails and mocktails!Flavored simple syrup can give unique ways to elevate your favorite cocktails and making simple syrup at home couldn’t be easier....
Basil simple syrup is one of those things that I never thought to make before. I’m not sure why, because I make plenty of basil infused cocktails and love fresh basil. I also have found myself in the grocery store buying bottles of simple syrup. Simple syrup happens to be the easiest...
This Cherry Simple Syrup recipe is made with cherries, black peppercorns and lemon juice to create a sweet-tart elixir that instantly boosts any iced beverage.