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(image: Tim Nusog) Simple syrup is the building block for delicious cocktails. It’s easy to make, and you likely already have the ingredients at home. You’ll wonder why you ever bought simple syrup from the store.
If you want a richer flavor, try using demerara sugar. It’ll take your cocktail to the next level. If you want to impart some extra flavor in your cocktail, you can experiment with adding herbs, citrus and/or spices into your simple syrup.
Add water and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Strain into a jar and seal tightly with a lid.
Simple syrup will keep, refrigerated, for about a month.
*Use Demerara sugar for a richer flavor.
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@nickaha - I just discovered St. Germains liqueur. This might serve as a nice sub for simple syrup
So go out and buy a manufactured syrup made with exactly the same ingredients! Oy!
I don't understand the tradition of using Simple Syrup. It is used in many of the drinks I love, but it seems somewhat low-class to use sugar water as a sweetener with quality spirits. I wish there was an alternative liquor/spirit to use. I'd much prefer my cocktail had all spirits and juices rather than '1-part sugar water'.