Syrups & sweeteners

Simple syrup

Equal parts sugar and water, stirred until clear. Keeps a month in the fridge.

Strength
No alcohol
Calories per ounce
≈ 71
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Syrups & sweeteners

Cocktails with simple syrup

Make your own

Makes About 375 ml (1½ cups)Time 5 minutesKeeps Up to 1 month in the fridge

  • 250 ml (1 cup) water
  • 200 g (1 cup) white sugar

How to make it

  1. 1Bring the water to a boil.
  2. 2Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
  3. 3Pour into a jar and let it cool. Cover and refrigerate.

Imbibe simmers equal parts sugar and water for a couple of minutes and says it keeps 2 weeks; a splash of vodka helps it last longer.

Recipe: LCBO Food & Drink: Simple Syrup · Checked against: Imbibe: Simple Syrup

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Swaps

Simple syrup can stand in for Demerara syrup, agave syrup and sugar cane juice.