CoffeeSyrups & Bar Prep

Simple Syrup

Basic 1:1 sugar syrup for sweetening iced americano, orange coffee and other drinks.

Cup
Makes about 750 ml
Time
10 min
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Ingredients

Make batches

Base recipe makes 1 batches. Quantities update automatically.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Clean bottle

Method

  1. Heat the water and sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. No need to boil long.

  2. Cool and pour into a clean bottle.

  3. Keep refrigerated for 3–4 weeks.

Barista tip

One syrup pump is usually about 10 ml. Calibrate pumps with a measuring cup to keep doses consistent.

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