How to Make Flavored Simple Syrup

Simple syrup can be used in just about anything. From adding a little sweetness to your morning coffee or tea, balancing out flavors in your cocktail or brushing it onto your baked goods to add moisture and flavor, simple syrup is very versatile. Did you know that it's also really easy to make? They call it "simple" syrup for a reason! You can make it with only 2 ingredients, but today, we are going to teach you how to flavor it using Amoretti® Extracts!

One of the biggest advantages of making simple syrup at home, is the ability to customize it completely to your liking. Traditionally, simple syrup is 1 part sugar to one part water, but if you want a sweeter and richer syrup, you can use 2 parts sugar to one part water. If using flavoring, you can customize the flavor concentration by adding more or less extract. 

With over 400 Amoretti® Extracts available, the flavor possibilities are endless. We have everything from bright  and citrusy, herbal, floral seasonal, desserts, even savory if you want to make something a little out there. You can even mix and match flavors to create unique flavor profiles that will suit any recipe perfectly. Using extracts not only gives you more flavor options than using fresh or dry ingredients, but it also gives the finished product a longer shelf life. 

One important factor to consider when making flavored simple syrup is how you’ll be using it. If you're making a cocktail syrup, a stronger concentration of flavor is often best. This ensures that the flavors shine through even when mixed with spirits and other ingredients. On the other hand, if you're using simple syrup as a cake soak, a slightly lighter touch works well to enhance moisture without overpowering the desserts' natural flavors. 

Ready to start experimenting? Grab your favorite Amoretti® Extracts and create a flavored syrup that’s uniquely yours!

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 - 1 tsp. Amoretti® Extract of your choosing

Directions

1. In a pot on medium heat, stir together your water and sugar until sugar dissolves completely.
2. Add in your Amoretti® Extract of choice and stir until incorporated.
3. Transfer into a jar, let cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

What to Use Simple Syrups for:

• Cake soaks
• Coffee/tea
• Cocktails/mocktails
  
• Drizzle for desserts
• Flavoring frosting
• Marinades
• Dressings
• Glazes
• And more!