Simple Syrup substitutes
The closest substitute for Simple Syrup is Sugar, which works but the drink will taste a little different. 1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved. Honey Syrup, Agave Syrup and Maple Syrup also work. In a pinch, use Vanilla Syrup.
What to use instead of Simple Syrup
SugarWorks, tastes different
1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved. Same amount.
Honey SyrupWorks, tastes different
Adds honey flavour. Same amount.
Agave SyrupWorks, tastes different
Sweeter, so use a bit less. Use ¾ the amount.
Maple SyrupWorks, tastes different
Richer and sweeter, so use a bit less. Use ¾ the amount.
Vanilla SyrupLast resort
Adds vanilla. Same amount.
What is Simple Syrup?
A liquid sweetener made from equal parts sugar and water. Essential for sweetening cocktails without the grittiness of undissolved sugar.
86 drinks with Simple Syrup
- Amaretto SourAmaretto, Bourbon, Lemon Juice
- Aperol Spritz SlushAperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice
- Banana DaiquiriWhite Rum, Crème de Banane, Lime Juice
- Blackberry Virgin MojitoBlackberries, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice
- Blueberry MojitoWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Boston SourBourbon, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- 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
- 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
- FitzgeraldGin, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters
- French 75Gin, 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
- HarvardCognac, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
- 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
- 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
- Mango & Pineapple MojitoWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Whiskey SmashBourbon, Lemon Juice, Mint Leaves
- Whiskey SourBourbon, Lemon Juice
- Wild Berri BrambleGin, Lemon Juice, Crème de Mûre
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