Honestly, this is one of the easiest recipes that will ever be posted on this site. Easiest and most versatile — especially when making cocktails. There are only two ingredients in simple syrup: water and sugar but there are several different opinions when it comes to the ratio of sugar to water in simple syrup but I prefer to keep it simple: I use equal amounts of both.

Use your simple syrup to sweeten fruit juices, iced tea or coffee and a wide variety of cocktails. And if you feel adventurous you can add fresh mint, lavender, or thyme to your simple syrup as it is heating up to infuse the mixture with a little bit more flavor. Cheers to warm weather drinks my friends!

Simple Syrup

(Makes one cup)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Stir to help dissolve sugar and heat to a boil (small bubbles will begin to form around the edges of the pan). Remove from heat and allow to cool fully before adding to the beverage of your choice.