Simple syrup for mixed drinks

2 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

Make a plain syrup, or infuse spices, herbs or other flavorings

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:58:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories96.7 kcal (5%)

Total Fat0 g (0%)

Carbs25 g (10%)

Sugars24.9 g (28%)

Protein0 g (0%)

Sodium0.2 mg (0%)

Fiber0 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

16 servings

1 cupwater

2 cupssugar

Instructions

Step 1

Stir together in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and continue to stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is reduced to 1½ cups. Cool to room temperature. Place in sealed container. Keeps in refrigerator indefinitely.

Step 2

Note: make flavored syrups for beverages. Some ideas include, rosemary, lemon verbena, chili pepper, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and lemongrass. Try sweet-hot, savory, bittersweet, etc.