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Rich Simple Syrup (2:1)
A more concentrated sweetness for drinks that should stay dry and cold.
About 1½ cups12 minutesClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugarGranulated Sugar
- 1 cup waterWater
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Warm the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat.
- 02
Stir until completely clear, keeping the heat gentle so the syrup does not caramelize.
- 03
Cool, bottle in a clean container, and refrigerate.
Happiest note
Rich syrup is not twice as sweet by volume in every drink. Start with a little less than standard simple syrup, then taste.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Old Fashioneds and stirred drinks
- A small, precise sweetening adjustment
- Batch cocktails where extra water is unwelcome
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