This basic Simple Syrup recipe is a basic ingredient for many drink recipes. It only takes minutes to prepare with 2 ingredients!

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Simple Syrup

Hi Everyone, how is everyone's Summer wrapping up?

I've been surviving those hot, August days by making several, ice-y, non-alcoholic drinks using this simple syrup recipe.

Ever wonder how to make it?

Everyone needs to know how to make Simple Syrup.

It's a basic ingredient in so many different drink recipes.

There are literally millions of recipes that you can use it.

Simple Syrup is really good to have on hand year round.

You never know when you need to have a drink that requires it 🙂

I have been using Simple Syrup in several recipes that I will be sharing on the site soon.

Having simple syrup in your refrigerator is so useful to have on hand when you want to whip up a drink.

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This Simple Syrup recipe is so easy to make and literally takes minutes to prepare.

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Simple Syrup

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

This basic Simple Syrup recipe is a basic ingredient for many drink recipes.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated white sugar

Instructions

1. In a wet measure, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar.  Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Use in your favorite drink recipes, enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 0gSugar: 50gProtein: 0g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.

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