Simple syrup is one of the two most crucial tenants to delicious craft cocktails, fresh citrus juice being the other. Just equal parts sugar and water, it's so easy to prepare the name itself describes the level of difficulty. But while it may seem like a no brainer, as long of sour mix is on the market people with be lured to use it as a stone to kill both fresh citrus and simple syrup birds. So it's quite not simple enough.

In this video you'll learn an even simpler method. With a streamlined process, no heating over the stove and a fraction the prep time, it'll always be on hand to sweeten your daiquiri, iced coffee or homemade lemonade. Plus, you'll never be tempted by premixes again.

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