If you’ve never had the opportunity to try homemade simple syrup, you’re in for a treat. With just two ingredients—sugar and water—you can make the perfect sweetener for your favorite cocktails and desserts.
Simple syrup is an easy alternative to store-bought sweeteners, which are often loaded with preservatives and artificial flavors. It’s also great for making your own cocktails at home! You can use it in place of simple syrup in any recipe that calls for honey or maple syrup or even in place of agave nectar—it’s all about personal preference.
Simple Syrup
In many cocktail and other drink recipes, simple syrup is a popular ingredient. It's also simple to prepare!
Ingredients
- 2 qt. White sugar
- 2 qt. Water
Instructions
PREPARATION Instructions
- Heat water in sauce pan. Dissolve sugar in water. Add lime juice. Chill .
SIMPLE SYRUP COOKING Instructions
- Wash, Rinse, and Sanitize prep station.
- Wash hands.
- Collect all necessary pans, pots, utensils, and equipment.
- Put on gloves.
- Dissolve sugar in 1 qt. water.
- Pour hot liquid over 1 qt. ice.
- Add lime juice.
- Cover with lid.
- Label with name and date.
- Store in walk-in.