Simple syrup is made of one part sugar dissolved in one part water over medium heat. You can use herbs, extracts, fruits, and spices to make flavored simple syrup. Regular simple syrup will last for ...

Fortunately, making your own simple syrup is really, well, simple. Just combine sugar and water, gently simmer, stir, or shake until the sugar dissolves, and you have a sweet mixture ready to enhance ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Simple syrup, which is used in making cocktails and other sweet drinks, can cost $5 at a store. Five bucks! Daniel Neman shows ...

There must be valid reasons for buying bottled simple syrup. Maybe you want the cocktail recipe printed on the label. Or you’re putting together a gift basket for your friend’s home bar. Or…you don’t ...