Cocktails with Simple Syrup
A liquid sweetener made from equal parts sugar and water. Essential for sweetening cocktails without the grittiness of undissolved sugar.
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- Type
- Mixer
- Strength
- 0% ABV
- Aroma
- Neutral, Sweet
- Taste
- Sweet, Clean, Neutral
- Finish
- Sweet, Smooth
118 drinks with Simple Syrup
- Amaretto SourAmaretto, Bourbon, Lemon Juice
- Ancient MarinerGold Rum, Dark Rum, Allspice Dram
- Aperol Spritz SlushAperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice
- Apple Ginger SlushApple Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
- Arnold Palmer SlushIced Tea, Lemonade
- Banana DaiquiriWhite Rum, Crème de Banane, Lime Juice
- Bellini SlushProsecco, Peach Purée, Lemon Juice
- Blackberry Virgin MojitoBlackberries, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice
- Blue Lagoon SlushVodka, Blue Curaçao, Lemonade
- Blueberry MojitoWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Boston SourBourbon, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Bourbon Peach SlushBourbon, Peach Purée, Ginger Beer
- Bourbon RenewalBourbon, Lemon Juice, Crème de Cassis
- BrambleGin, Lemon Juice, Crème de Mûre
- Brazilian LemonadeLime Juice, Condensed Milk
- Cable CarAged Rum, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice
- CaipiroskaVodka, Lime
- Champs-ElyseesCognac, Green Chartreuse, Lemon Juice
- Cherry SourBourbon, Cherry Liqueur, Lemon Juice
- Cucumber CoolerCucumber, Lime Juice, Soda Water
- DaiquiriWhite Rum, Lime Juice
- Daiquiri SlushWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Water
- Dizzy MezcalMezcal, Ginger Liqueur, Lime Juice
- Earl Grey MarTEAniEarl Grey Tea-Infused Gin, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- EastsideGin, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Easy SangriaRed Wine, Brandy, Triple Sec
- Electric LemonadeVodka, Blue Curaçao, Lemon Juice
- EnzoniGin, Campari, Lemon Juice
- Espresso Eggnog MartiniVodka, Kahlúa, Espresso
- Espresso MartiniVodka, Kahlúa, Espresso
- Espresso Martini SlushVodka, Kahlúa, Espresso
- FitzgeraldGin, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters
- French 75Gin, Lemon Juice, Champagne
- French 75 SlushGin, Champagne, Lemon Juice
- French 95Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Champagne
- FroséRosé Wine, Strawberry Purée, Lemon Juice
- Frozen MargaritaTequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Gin Basil SmashGin, Lemon Juice, Basil
- Gin FizzGin, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- Gin-Gin MuleGin, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice
- Grand Marnier Orange SlushOrange Juice, Orange Vodka, White Rum
- Grapefruit Lemonade SlushGrapefruit Juice, Lemonade
- HarvardCognac, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
- Hugo Spritz SlushProsecco, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Juice
- HurricaneDark Rum, White Rum, Passion Fruit Purée
- IllegalMezcal, White Rum, Maraschino Liqueur
- Improved Holland Gin CocktailGenever, Maraschino Liqueur, Absinthe
- Industry SourFernet-Branca, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice
- John CollinsGin, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- Jungle BirdDark Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice
- Kentucky BuckBourbon, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters
- Kentucky MaidBourbon, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Lemon DropVodka, Lemon Juice
- Lemon Drop MartiniCitrus Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice
- Lemon-Ginger SodaLemon Juice, Soda Water, Fresh Ginger
- Lion's TailBourbon, Allspice Dram, Lime Juice
- Long Island Iced TeaVodka, Tequila, White Rum
- Long Island Iced Tea SlushVodka, Tequila, White Rum
- Mai Tai SlushWhite Rum, Dark Rum, Lime Juice
- Mango & Pineapple MojitoWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Mango Passion SlushMango Nectar, Passion Fruit Purée, Lime Juice
- Margarita SlushTequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Marzipan Old FashionedBourbon, Amaretto, Angostura Bitters
- Midori SourMidori, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Mint JulepBourbon, Mint Leaves
- MojitoWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Mojito SlushWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Morning Glory FizzScotch Whisky, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Moscow Mule SlushVodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
- Negroni SlushGin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
- New York SourBourbon, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Old CubanAged Rum, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- Orange BlossomGin, Orange Juice, Orange Blossom Water
- Paloma SlushTequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice
- PalomezcalMezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice
- Pink Gin 75Gin, Lemon Juice, Champagne
- Pisco PunchPisco, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
- Pisco SourPisco, Lime Juice, Egg White
- Planter's PunchDark Rum, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- Queens Park SwizzleDark Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Ramos Gin FizzGin, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice
- Rum SwizzleDark Rum, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- Russian Spring PunchVodka, Lemon Juice, Crème de Cassis
- Salted Caramel Pecan SourBourbon, Amaretto, Lemon Juice
- Sangria SlushRed Wine, Brandy, Orange Juice
- Scotch SourScotch Whisky, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Sea Breeze SlushVodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice
- Sherry CobblerAmontillado Sherry, Orange Juice
- SiestaTequila, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice
- Sloe Gin FizzSloe Gin, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- SouthsideGin, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Spicy MargaritaTequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Strawberry DaiquiriWhite Rum, Strawberry Purée, Lime Juice
- Strawberry Daiquiri SlushWhite Rum, Strawberry Purée, Lime Juice
- Strawberry Lemonade SlushLemonade, Strawberry Purée, Lemon Juice
- Strawberry-Lemonade ShrubStrawberries, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- Toffee Apple SourBourbon, Apple Brandy, Lemon Juice
- Tom CollinsOld Tom Gin, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- TorontoRye Whiskey, Fernet-Branca, Angostura Bitters
- Virgin MargaritaLime Juice, Orange Juice, Soda Water
- Virgin MojitoMint Leaves, Lime Juice, Soda Water
- Virgin PalomaGrapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Soda Water
- Vodka CollinsVodka, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- Vodka SourVodka, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Watermelon Lime SlushWatermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Water
- Watermelon Margarita SlushTequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Whiskey SmashBourbon, Lemon Juice, Mint Leaves
- Whiskey SourBourbon, Lemon Juice
- Whiskey Sour SlushBourbon, Lemon Juice, Water
- Wild Berri BrambleGin, Lemon Juice, Crème de Mûre
- Zero-Proof CosmopolitanNon-Alcoholic White Rum, Non-Alcoholic Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice
- Zero-Proof DaiquiriNon-Alcoholic White Rum, Lime Juice
- Zero-Proof French 75Non-Alcoholic Gin, Lemon Juice, Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
- Zero-Proof GimletNon-Alcoholic Gin, Lime Juice
- Zero-Proof Mai TaiNon-Alcoholic White Rum, Non-Alcoholic Dark Rum, Non-Alcoholic Orange Liqueur
- Zero-Proof SouthsideNon-Alcoholic Gin, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Zero-Proof Tom CollinsNon-Alcoholic Gin, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- Zero-Proof Whiskey SourNon-Alcoholic Whiskey, Lemon Juice
History
Simple syrup has been used in cocktails since the early days of mixology. The liquid form dissolves instantly in cold drinks.
How it’s made
Combine equal parts sugar and water, heat until dissolved. Cool before use. See DIY recipe for full instructions.
Got Simple Syrup at home?
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