Making Simple Syrup

Most of you have one of two questions on your mind here. First off is “What the hell is simple syrup?” and the other is “What the hell does this have to do with being frugal?”

First off, ‘simple syrup’ is a simple syrup (hurr) usually made from two to one or equal parts sugar and water and is an easy way to mix sugar into cold drinks without stirring futily for an hour. Many cocktails also take a simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water ratio) so the ‘recipe’ is quite useful for entertaining.

Take a guess as to which is cheaper: a mojito that you make at home or one that you purchase at a bar., If you like summertime cocktails or want to try making fancy pants coffee drinks at home, you’ll pretty much need simple or sugar syrup and with it selling for $$ at most kitchen stores, you’re much better off making your own.

Anyway the ‘recipe’

• 1 part water
  
• 1 part sugar (2 parts if you’re making cocktails)

Bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool and store in glass container for up to 2 months.

That’s it. So simple.

If you want to go for extra credit, try adding a little bit of flavor to your syrup. Just remember to strain the syrup before bottling.

• Mint Leaves – Great for iced tea or mojitos
• Herbs – For those ‘sophisticated’ cocktails
• Citrus Peel – Iced tea or simple cocktails
• Vanilla Bean – Coffee, after dinner drinks or brushed onto cakes
• Ground Coffee – Fantastic on chocolate cakes

Great, and now I want cake. Stupid cravings *mumble grumble*

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