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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Campers have noted fresh eggs, lavender simple syrup, and passionate lavender farm tours as their reason for loving this spot.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Typically two ounces of a spirit, one ounce of cold brew or espresso, one ounce of a coffee liqueur and a half ounce of optional simple syrup is the go-to.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025
Directions: 1 – In a 16 oz. cup, add strawberry simple syrup and dark chocolate sauce (and don’t forget to add a chocolate drizzle around your cup.)
2 – Add espresso into your cup and mix well.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
What to drink: The Boo Berry Smash ($15) is a bourbon drink with berry simple syrup, lemon and mint.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Typically two ounces of a spirit, one ounce of cold brew or espresso, one ounce of a coffee liqueur and a half ounce of optional simple syrup is the go-to.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025
Directions: 1 – In a 16 oz. cup, add strawberry simple syrup and dark chocolate sauce (and don’t forget to add a chocolate drizzle around your cup.)
2 – Add espresso into your cup and mix well.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
What to drink: The Boo Berry Smash ($15) is a bourbon drink with berry simple syrup, lemon and mint.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for simple syrup
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“Simple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20syrup. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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