Simple syrup

A basic cocktail  ingredient – not only sweetens your drink, but adds a more satisfying “mouth feel”.

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Stir together in a saucepan, then bring just to a boil. Cool, store in a glass jar with a lid in the refrigerator. Keeps in refrigerator for a long time.

Use any 1:1 ratio of water to sugar to make desired amount.