This commonly used ingredient in cocktails and drink recipes is easy to make at home! Make unflavored or flavored simple syrup in just about 15 minutes.
Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Salted Watermelon
In a small saucepan add sugar, water, and watermelon chunks. Crush watermelon with a spoon while heating mixture over medium heat.
Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes to truly infuse the watermelon flavor.
Remove from heat and add 1 tsp salt and stir to combine. Let cool completely before straining solids from the liquid and storing in sir-tight container.
Fruit Syrups
In a small saucepan add sugar, water, and fresh blackberries. Crush blackberries with a spoon while heating mixture over medium heat.
Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool completely before straining solids from the liquid and storing in sir-tight container.
Other Variations
Add some fresh herbs (mint, thyme, lavender, rosemary, etc.), whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg), or citrus zest (orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime) to the sugar/water mixture before warming.
Bring to slow simmer and simmer for 10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
Remove herbs, spices, or citrus from pot and let syrup cool completely. Straining into air-tight container.