For simple syrup made without a stove, combine a 1-1 ratio of superfine sugar and hot water in a heatproof glass jar. Shake vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.

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Simple syrup is a common ingredient in drink recipes, whether you're making a cocktail like the French 75 or an iced coffee. Don't be tempted by bottled sweeteners; if you can boil water, you can ...

Consider infusing your syrup with complex flavors like: Citrus peels. Chiles. Vanilla. Peppermint extract. Fresh fruits. Herbs, including mint, rosemary, thyme and sage.

Use fresh mint to make an easy mint simple syrup. (Photo: Oxana Denezhkina/Shutterstock) The recipe is a 1:1:1 ratio, meaning it's equal parts water, sugar and mint leaves.

Honey Syrup is an easy 2-ingredient cocktail sweetener made by combining honey with hot water. The result is a silky, sweet syrup that blends seamlessly a range of cocktails like a Bee's Knees and ...

To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar (or 1 cup of Demarara sugar) and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.