Mix up simple syrup to have on hand for your favorite cocktail or iced tea recipe. Its so easy you can even do it in the microwave—it only takes 6 minutes!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
In medium saucepan over high heat, stir together water and sugar until sugar dissolves and solution turns clear again. Be sure not to let simmer or boil.
(The microwave also works if you’re in a hurry. Just heat a 1 cup of water in a 4 cup glass measuring cup until boiling (About 6 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave and stir in 1 cup of sugar until it dissolves)
STEP 2
Cool simple syrup, then refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. Keep refrigerated in air-tight container up to 2 weeks.