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Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
Method
- In a large saucepan, bring the sugar and the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has completely dissolved, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 2 months.
- To infuse Simple Syrup with tender herbs such as basil, mint, or tarragon sprigs, ladle syrup over 1/2 bunch of herbs and let steep at least 30 minutes (and up to 2 hours, depending on desired strength).
- For other flavorings, such as sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, strips of citrus peel, and vanilla bean, it helps to bring the syrup to a simmer with the aromatics first, before steeping.
- Strain syrup, discarding aromatics, before using.
