Syrups
Vanilla Simple Syrup
The five-minute base behind most café drinks.
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Prep
2 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Servings
About 8.5 fl oz
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz sugar
- 5.3 oz water by weight
- 1 vanilla pod, split, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Sealable bottle
Nutrition
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Instructions
- 1
Warm sugar and water until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add the vanilla pod and remove from heat.
- 3
Cool completely, then strain into a bottle.
Tips
- Refrigerated, it keeps about a month.
Variations
- Brown sugar syrup, cinnamon syrup, or honey-vanilla.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not just use sugar?+
Granulated sugar does not dissolve in cold drinks.
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