{"id":112912,"date":"2020-05-14T14:09:38","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T19:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=112912"},"modified":"2021-06-04T12:41:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T17:41:14","slug":"homemade-simple-syrup-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/leisure\/food-drink\/homemade-simple-syrup-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Simple Syrup Recipes to Elevate Your Homemade Cocktails, Sodas, Coffees, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most of your favorite sweetened beverages \u2014 be it a refreshing soda, your preferred coffee drink, or a delicious cocktail \u2014 utilize some form of syrup to impart that tasty flavor. In most cases, that sweetener is a rather <\/span>simple<\/span><\/i> solution called simple syrup. <\/span><\/p>\n

In its most basic form, simple syrup is sugar dissolved in water at a 1:1 ratio. It replaces the need to dissolve or muddle sugar right in the vessel; in most bars, for instance, an Old Fashioned is nowadays made with simple syrup rather than a muddled sugar cube. In fact, most modern cocktail recipes utilize simple syrup. (If you encounter an older recipe that calls for a spoonful of sugar, just use one ounce of simple syrup instead.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Simple syrup is also an easy way to infuse other flavors into whatever you\u2019re drinking, whether that\u2019s a cocktail, homemade soda, tea, or even <\/span>cold brew coffee<\/span><\/a>. You can easily add vanilla, caramel, coconut, fruit, jalapeno, chai flavoring, and more to your simple syrup, and in turn, to your favorite beverage. <\/span><\/p>\n

And the best part is just how ridiculously easy it is to make at home. <\/span><\/p>\n

At any given time, you\u2019ll find at least one simple syrup in my fridge, and often two or three, which get used multiple times per week. While I have numerous flavorings and combinations I employ, here are five of my favorites, each with an accompanying drink recipe (two of which are non-alcoholic) in which to try them.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these syrups are easily scaled up or down and can be stored in any sealed container in the fridge.   <\/span><\/p>\n

1. The Original<\/h3>\n
\"Syrup

It seems like way too much sugar when you first pour it in. Don’t worry; it’s not.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cPlain\u201d simple syrup can be used in just about anything that has a strong flavor to start with and just needs a touch of sweetness: an Old Fashioned, your favorite strong tea, cold brew coffee, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n

In a small pot on the stove, mix 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, let the mixture come to a boil, and then remove from heat. Let it cool, then store in the fridge in a sealed container.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Classic Daiquiri <\/b><\/p>\n

Believe it or not, the classic daiquiri isn\u2019t the fruity, smoothie-like concoction you\u2019re likely familiar with. It\u2019s actually a rather simple cocktail that utilizes just three ingredients: <\/span><\/p>\n