How to Make a Simple Sugar Syrup for Cocktails and Punches
By Jody AllenSugar Syrup is the basic ingredient of most cordials, cocktails and punches
And whilst you can buy pre-made sugar syrup at most supermarkets – it is very easy to make your own version at home. Best of all – it only has two simple ingredients!
Use sugar syrup in recipes such as:
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Please Note Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and may not be accurate.
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qty per 182g serve |
Qty per 100g |
|
| Energy | 13439kJ | 7398kJ |
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Fat,total | 182g | 100g |
| -saturated | 36g | 20g |
| Carbohydrate | 0g | 0g |
| -sugars | 0g | 0g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0mg |
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Sugar
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Method
How to Make a Simple Sugar Syrup:
- Place the water and sugar into a small to medium saucepan and turn it up to high.
- Stirring the mixture constantly until all the sugar is visibly dissolved.
- Then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer the mixture with a lid on for 5 - 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Allow the sugar syrup to cool totally.
- Place in a bottle in the fridge until ready to use.