Simple syrup is basically sugar dissolved in water. The ratio of sugar to water can range from 1-to-1 (sugar to water) to 1-to-3. The closer to 1-to-1, the sweeter the mixture will be. Simple syrup makes beverages (including alcoholic drinks like limoncello) sweeter without a grainy texture of sugar that might remain undissolved if the sugar were added in its granular form. You can also use it in desserts such as cakes or frostings.
How to Make Simple Syrup
Make simple syrup by bringing water and sugar to a rolling boil, then stirring and cooking the combination (at a boil in some recipes for 1 minute, at a lower temperature in others for 2-3 minutes) until the sugar is completely dissolved. After you cook it, cool the mixture down. In other words, bring it to room temperature.
The first step is to bring the sugar and water to a rolling boil. Then let it cook for a few minutes. Afterwards, it should cool down. Once you let the mixture cool, you can store it in the refrigerator for several weeks in a closed container.
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