A concentrated rich simple syrup makes flavoring your favorite cold beverages and cocktails quick and easy! No more endless stirring to dissolve sugar crystals...
Double Strength Rich Simple Syrup
Tired of those annoying sugar crystals in the bottom of your icy cold summer beverages? Try whipping up a batch of this double strength rich simple syrup to sweeten your favorite cold drinks instead. Swirling in a syrupy sweetener means no more undissolved sugar crystals lingering in the bottom of your cold beverages.
A traditional simple syrup recipe calls for equal parts of sugar and water, but by doubling the amount of sugar, you'll end up with a thicker, sweeter, rich syrup that makes sweetening your favorite sweet tea, iced coffee, lemonade, and cocktails... well, simple!
How To Make Rich Simple Syrup
Making this double strength simple syrup couldn't be easier. Just bring one cup of water to a boil, add in 2 cups of sugar, and stir while boiling until all of the sugar crystals are dissolved. They don't call it simple for nothing!
Allow the mixture to cool, and store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. That's right -- 6 months!!! Chances are you'll be making another batch long before that with the hot summer weather on the horizon, though.
Organic vs Refined Sugar for Simple Syrup
Note that my simple syrup is amber colored, because I used organic sugar, which is unbleached. It may alter the appearance of your beverages, but they will still taste fantastic!
Refined white sugar will produce a simple syrup that is more clear. Both work equally well, so use whatever type of granulated sugar you would normally use.
Flavored Simple Syrups
This simple syrup recipe can easily be infused with other flavors, as well -- try a few drops of vanilla, some mint leaves, or even chili peppers... Yes, chili peppers -- jalapeño margaritas are simply amazing!
Just add your extra flavorings during the cooling step. If it's a liquid, you're all set. If you use an herb, fruit, etc., you'll want to strain out the particles before refrigerating. Check out this ginger simple syrup for an example!
You may also use brown sugar, instead of granulated sugar if you're looking to make a rich brown sugar simple syrup. Add a pinch of cinnamon and it's a total dupe for the popular Starbucks brown sugar syrup!
Double Strength Rich Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in sugar and continue to stir while boiling just until all of the sugar is dissolved. Over boiling will produce a syrup that is too thick.
- Allow the solution to cool completely, and then pour into a clean container for storage.
- Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
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Cat says
Great for cocktails and tea
marly says
Great idea!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
So smart! I will have to do this!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I'm wondering why I haven't thought to make simple syrup in double strength before?! Love this!
Sandy @ RE says
That's a great tip and I agree, the bottle is great!
Kendra says
Tara, where did you get the bottle to store the simple syrup? I have been looking for some inexpensive yet good looking bottles to store homemade goodies ie: vanilla extract. to give as gifts as well as for myself.
Thanks!!
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
It's a Weck juice jar -- isn't it cute?!? The one pictured is the 1/2 liter size. You can find them on Williams-Sonoma!