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Classic Simple Syrup for Coffee

Love Starbucks but not the price? This homemade classic syrup is just as sweet and smooth—made in five minutes with only two ingredients. Skip the drive-thru and enjoy café-quality drinks at home!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword basic syrup recipe, classic syrup for coffee, simple coffee syrup, simple syrup recipe, starbucks classic syrup
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 32 Tablespoons
Calories 48kcal
Author Katie Olesen

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • glass jar with lid

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, usually about the same time the mixture comes to a simmer, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.01mg