Recipe for making simple sugar syrup sirop simple, at home.

Simple syrup, or sugar syrup, is a basic sweetener in beverages. For regular simple sugar syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water. For a ‘rich’ simple syrup, combine two parts sugar to one part water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the solids have dissolved. Let cool to room temperature and transfer to a squeeze bottle or other sealed container. Keeps, refrigerated, for at least a week.

For more flavorful cocktail syrups, try using Demerara,/em> Turbinado, or Muscovado sugar.

This syrup is used in recipes for Punch Latier (Escoffier, 908), and Bavaroise (Escoffier, 4995).

Ingredients
227g (1 cup) granulated white sugar
227g (1 cup) water

Equipment
Salter digital scale
Measuring cup
Medium saucepan
Wire whisk
Small funnel
Sealed container or squeeze bottle

Total time: Prep: 1 minute, Cook: 3 minutes

Yields: 16 oz simple syrup.