2 min
Simple Syrup
The foundation of cocktail sweetening — an equal measure of water and fine white granulated sugar.
1:1 Ratio
Simple Syrup is exactly that, incredibly simple! It is an equal measure of water and fine white granulated sugar.
For the most accurate balance it is best to measure by weight. Affordable digital scales are common and a very beneficial tool.
Three ways to make your Simple Syrup:
On the stove — Measure out your portions of sugar and water and add them to a pot. Set heat to medium high and immediately stir to mix and begin dissolving the sugar. The mixture will start off looking cloudy but as it warms, and the sugar continues to dissolve, it will become clear. Continue stirring, avoiding letting it reach a boil, until the mixture becomes completely clear. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a bowl — Place the bowl on a digital scale and zero it out. Add the amount of sugar (e.g. 150g). Zero again. Pour very hot water until it reaches the same measurement. Whisk thoroughly until completely clear.
Quickest in a pinch! — Fill half a bottle with fine white sugar, the other half with warm water. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until dissolved. This is a bar trick used when you quickly run out of simple syrup.
Refrigerate between uses and it will keep for up to a week.