Also referred to as "sugar syrup," simple syrup is a liquefied form of sugar that is commonly used to sweeten cocktails, iced tea, iced coffee, lemonade, and other cold drinks. Because it is a liquid sweetener, it is much easier to blend into cold beverages than regular sugar.Jul 22, 2021
Why do bartenders use simple syrup?
Simple Syrup is (by far) the most common sweetener used by bartenders for cocktails. The reason is no secret – when drinks are cold, it takes longer for sugar to dissolve into them. Creating a sugar syrup in advance means there's no risk of sugar granules left in your cocktail (or other cold drink) when served.May 21, 2018
What are the benefits of simple syrup?
Simple syrup works well as a sweetener for coffee and tea. It blends better in your beverage since the sugar's already dissolved in the water, and it saves you a morning kitchen clean up. You can also use it to extend the life of your baked goods or top them with an extra layer of sweetness.
Does simple syrup make a difference?
Because it's liquid, simple syrup mixes easily into drinks (cold drinks especially) and other liquids. This ensures full mixing of the desired sweetness into a cocktail or other liquid. It prevents undissolved sugar settling into the bottom of a drink too.Dec 11, 2018
How do you preserve cocktail syrups?
However, all syrups are prone to fermentation under certain conditions, so make sure you keep them in the fridge and use within few days (1:1 syrups) to a week (2:1 syrups). You can prolong shelf life by adding acid and/or alcohol; if the mix sits above 12 percent ABV, it should last at least a few months.Nov 29, 2017
How do you make cocktail syrup last longer?
How can I make my syrup last longer? Always keep it in the refrigerator in a sterilized container with a tight lid. The best way to make syrup last longer is to make a rich syrup with more sugar than water, and to heat it to get the sugar to dissolve.