Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar or Turbinado Sugar for cocktails
• 1 Tbsp food safe vegetable glycerin

Directions

1. Dissolve the sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir the water and sugar together. Bring to a boil and adjust the heat to a simmer. Add glycerin and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool completely.
3. Store the syrup: Pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle, and refrigerate until needed. The syrup will last for about 1 month in the refrigerator and almost indefinitely in the freezer.

Notes

Once you have a bottle of simple syrup in the fridge, you’ll find so many uses for it. Iced coffee is my special pick-me-up on a sleepy afternoon. (I never put sugar in my coffee, but iced coffee with a little sugar is almost like ice cream!) A few drops of this syrup in my glass give me the boost I am craving. Simple syrup is also great in homemade iced tea and lemonade!