To make a simple syrup (often misspelled “surup”), you just need sugar and water in equal parts.

Basic 1:1 simple syrup

  • Take 1 cup water and 1 cup white sugar.
  • Put both into a small saucepan and heat on medium.
  • Stir until the liquid turns clear and you no longer see sugar crystals, then turn off the heat.
  • Let it cool, pour into a clean bottle or jar, and keep it in the fridge for up to about a month.

Use this in:

  • Iced coffee or tea so the sweetness mixes in easily.
  • Cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, or homemade sodas.

Quick variations

  • Richer syrup (sweeter & thicker): Use 2 cups sugar to 1 cup water; dissolve the same way.
  • Brown sugar syrup: Swap white sugar for brown sugar for a more caramel-like flavor, great with coffee or whiskey drinks.
  • Honey syrup: Replace sugar with honey, using equal parts honey and water so honey dissolves more easily in cold drinks.

Simple flavored syrup idea

  • Make the basic 1:1 syrup.
  • When it is hot, add a handful of fresh herbs (like mint or rosemary), citrus zest, or a cinnamon stick.
  • Let it steep as it cools (5–20 minutes depending on how strong you want it), then strain and store in the fridge.

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