simple syrup
noun
: a sweetening agent made by melting granulated sugar in hot water
The drink developers decided they could add "dashes" of unsweetened, natural flavor, such as vanilla or hazelnut, and give customers the option to add or subtract pumps of simple syrup for more or less sweetness (each pump of syrup contains five grams of sugar).—
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Garten melts sugar and orange juice together, creating a simple syrup that is poured right over the top of each pound cake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Some reputable sources treat this like a White Lady, which is to say, forgo simple syrup and use a whole ounce of peach liqueur.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
At ThaiPop, owners Ryan and Annie Balow make all their cocktails and mocktails with palm sugar syrup, which has an amber hue and more complex sweetness than typical simple syrup.
—Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
The Indian Punch Bowl showcases the distillery’s Monitor Blend bourbon with hibiscus ginger simple syrup and egg white, while the Ironclad Spritz adds Aperol and prosecco for something a little lighter.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Some reputable sources treat this like a White Lady, which is to say, forgo simple syrup and use a whole ounce of peach liqueur.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
At ThaiPop, owners Ryan and Annie Balow make all their cocktails and mocktails with palm sugar syrup, which has an amber hue and more complex sweetness than typical simple syrup.
—Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
The Indian Punch Bowl showcases the distillery’s Monitor Blend bourbon with hibiscus ginger simple syrup and egg white, while the Ironclad Spritz adds Aperol and prosecco for something a little lighter.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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“Simple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20syrup. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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