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Basic Sugar Syrup

Basic Sugar Syrup is a traditional British recipe for a classic basic syrup made from a 2:1 mix of sugar and water that forms the sugar base of many cocktails. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Basic Sugar Syrup.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

155 minutes

Total Time:

175 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Sauce RecipesBritish Recipes

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This classic syrup of white sugar dissolved in water is the basis for a whole range of cocktails and should be a staple in your refrigerator. It's also ridiculously easy to make.

Ingredients:

500g granulated sugar
250ml water

Method:

Add the water to a pan and bring to a boil. Whilst whisking continuously, add the sugar in a steady stream and continue whisking until all the sugar has dissolved.

As soon as you can no longer see any sugar crystals, take the pan off the heat. Set aside to cool completely then bottle and store. Use as the sugar base for your cocktails.

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