Homemade simple syrup for cocktails and iced drinks.

Its five oclock somewhere!

Simple syrup is made from just two ingredientssugar and waterand it’sthething to have around when its cocktail time.

A bottle of simple syrup will keep for 1 month in the refrigerator

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What Cocktails Can You Make With Simple Syrup?

There are so many!

Anytime you want to add sweetness to a cold cocktail, turn to simple syrup.

how to make simple syrup for iced coffee

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It’s great for making batched pitcher cocktails in a jiffy.

What Non-Alcoholic Drinks Can You Make With Simple Syrup?

Iced coffee is my special pick-me-up on a sleepy afternoon.

Flavored simple syrups

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A few drops of this syrup in my glass give me the boost I am craving.

Simple syrup is also great in homemadeiced teaandlemonade!

Other Ways To Use Simple Syrup

How about that bowl of strawberries or a citrus salad?

Simmer sugar and water in a pan to make simple syrup

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Add some whipped cream and boomyou’re in business.

Can You Make Flavored Simple Syrup?

Yes, you’re able to!

Let simple syrup cook in a pot

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Flavored syrups are fun as well.

Let the simple syrup cool completely off the heat.

Pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle, and refrigerate until needed.

Pour simple syrup through funnel and into a bottle

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The syrup will last for about 1 month in the refrigerator and almost indefinitely in the freezer.