simple syrup
noun
: a sweetening agent made by melting granulated sugar in hot water
The drink developers decided they could add "dashes" of unsweetened, natural flavor, such as vanilla or hazelnut, and give customers the option to add or subtract pumps of simple syrup for more or less sweetness (each pump of syrup contains five grams of sugar).—
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Combine 2 parts heavy cream, 1 part simple syrup, and 2 dashes of vanilla extract for every 3 oz of cream-sugar mix.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Lime and simple syrup echoed the satisfying push and pull of a proper Gimlet, and a splash of homemade ginger beer gave a spice that lingers on the palate, a compelling closing argument for cocktails with fresh ingredients.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
New York Sour From Central Standard Distillery 1.5 ounce Central Standard Riverbend Rye
1 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Splash of red wine
Build in a shaker, and shake with ice.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Old Fashioned cocktails, for example, sing when based on either a rye or a high-rye Bourbon: The tension between the savoriness of the whiskey’s spice is excellent alongside the simple syrup.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Lime and simple syrup echoed the satisfying push and pull of a proper Gimlet, and a splash of homemade ginger beer gave a spice that lingers on the palate, a compelling closing argument for cocktails with fresh ingredients.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
New York Sour From Central Standard Distillery 1.5 ounce Central Standard Riverbend Rye
1 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Splash of red wine
Build in a shaker, and shake with ice.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Old Fashioned cocktails, for example, sing when based on either a rye or a high-rye Bourbon: The tension between the savoriness of the whiskey’s spice is excellent alongside the simple syrup.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Simple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20syrup. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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