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Simple Syrup

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Keep this staple in your fridge so you'll have it on hand for nonalcoholic cocktails and, of course, their boozy counterparts.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a jar, cover, and shake until sugar is dissolved.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Simple syrup can be made 3 months ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

TagsDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookBon Appétit
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