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Essential Tips | High-Quality Simple Syrup

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Simple syrups are an easy way to enhance your drink with flavor and sweetness. Many types of flavors can be made into a simple syrup, such as herbal, floral, fruit or citrus. There are many recipes out there, and the key to making a great and flavorful simple syrup is making sure you use the right ingredients. That said, here are three tips to help you make a high-quality simple syrup.    

Ingredients
If you watch any episode of Chef’s table, somewhere, in the beginning, they talk about the ingredients. Having quality ingredients can make or break your syrup, and make sure that everything from the sugar to the water is the best that you can find. You will notice a difference in how the flavor presents itself in your drink and even how long it lasts or how artificial or natural it tastes. It may cost you more to make, yet you will appreciate the quality.

Flavor
When choosing the flavor of your syrup, be aware of the strength that flavor carries and how it may interact with the coffee, tea, or even alcohol you add. Flavors like lavender and elderflower should be a gentle hint or enhancement to the beverage. In contrast, cinnamon will have much more of a presence in the drink, especially an apple cinnamon latte or cocktail.

Sugar
Understanding how different sugars affect your drink can be a game-changer in how it tastes. Darker sugars add more complexity, are richer in flavor, and even darker in color. Lighter sugars tend to be sweeter, so you can use less sugar to make the syrup sweeter. Note that the more sugar you use, the longer the simple syrup will last, yet at the same time, it may be more prone to crystalizing.  

Ensure that you store your simple syrup in the refrigerator. It will last longer, and at least for the simple syrups I make, they tend to be sweeter than when I store them on the counter.  

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