It may be simple, but it’s definitely sticky (& tricky).
- .5 cups granulated sugar
- .5 cups water
Bring to boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until all sugar is dissolved. Cool fully before using or storing.
There’s a couple places you can go wrong here. You really don’t want to burn the sugar. It’s a mess. So always opt for lower-than-you-think-you-need heat.
Secondly, you need to give this recipe proper time to cool before you use it or store it. That means having the foresight to make simple syrup before cocktail hour — an hour before is the latest (for this recipe, at least).
The good news is, simple syrup stays good for up to 1 month when stored properly in the refrigerator. So go ahead and double the recipe to save yourself the time (and extra dishes).
How to store Simple syrup
We usually use mason jars to store our simple syrup, as they are heat resistant, food safe, and easy to clean.
We also like food safe squeeze bottles like these when we have a smaller batch.
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