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Happiest · Zero-Proof
Cold-Process Simple Syrup
No stove, no fuss—just enough patience for a clear bottle.
About 1½ cups5 minutes, plus 30 minutes restingClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugarGranulated Sugar
- 1 cup room-temperature waterRoom-Temperature Water
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Add sugar and water to a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- 02
Shake hard for 30 seconds, rest 10 minutes, then shake again.
- 03
Repeat until the syrup is clear and no sugar remains on the bottom. Refrigerate.
Happiest note
The small-batch answer when you want a drink now, not a saucepan to wash later.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Quick weeknight sours
- Iced coffee and tea
- A last-minute zero-proof highball
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