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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Because the only thing more refreshing than a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day is this version with fresh peach simple syrup stirred into it.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
The Jet Pilot is essentially a Daiquiri—rum, lime and simple syrup, one of the world’s great three ingredient drinks—put through a kaleidoscope.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
At Hotel Seville NoMad in New York City, created in celebration of Pride Month, this vibrant cocktail brings together mezcal, Aperol, mango liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and prosecco.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
The Jet Pilot is essentially a Daiquiri—rum, lime and simple syrup, one of the world’s great three ingredient drinks—put through a kaleidoscope.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
At Hotel Seville NoMad in New York City, created in celebration of Pride Month, this vibrant cocktail brings together mezcal, Aperol, mango liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and prosecco.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Simple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20syrup. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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