Simple Syrup
Equal parts sugar and water dissolved together. The foundation sweetener for countless cocktails, providing clean sweetness without granular texture.
50
Cal/oz
79
Cocktails
mixer
Category
Flavor Profile
History & Origins
Simple syrup became standard in cocktails during the 19th century when bartenders needed reliable ways to sweeten drinks without undissolved sugar crystals.
How It's Made
Equal parts sugar and hot water stirred until dissolved. Can be made with various sugars for different flavor profiles.
Pro Tips
- •Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 month
- •Rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar:water) lasts longer
- •Try different sugars: demerara, turbinado, or brown
- •Always cool before using in cocktails
Substitutes
Cocktails with Simple Syrup
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A timeless blend of whiskey, lemon, and sugar shaken silky with egg white—template for the entire sour family.