Monday, July 14, 2008

Technique: Simple Syrup


Well, since Friday's post was such a long one, I'll go simple today.  Real simple.

Simple syrup is as easy as it gets.  Combine a part sugar and slightly more than an equal part water.  Put over heat.  Stir until sugar dissolves. 

Simple!

See, sugar doesn't melt into cold beverages.  Ever dump a pack of sugar into iced tea at the local diner?  Stir, stir, stir.  The sugar still sits there, swirling around.  With simple syrup around, you don't have that problem.  Pour it into your iced tea, cocktail, broccoli juice, and it's sweetened.  It keeps just about forever, so make a pitcher and keep it in the back of the fridge.


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