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simple syrup

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noun

  1. a thick, sweet liquid, usually prepared from sugar and water and used chiefly as a base for soda fountain flavors.


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Every chocolate cake needs several ingredients for the batter, along with simple syrup to keep the layers moist, as well as frosting and sometimes decorations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

We heard from a retired hospital pharmacist who mixed simple syrup with Aquaphor ointment to heal pressure ulcers back in the 1960s.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2023

The strands are scarlet red, but once you infuse them into simple syrup, they release a vivid yellow color and floral flavor that works so well in this earthy mocktail.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2023

Mix up a thirst-quenching trio of Coca-Cola, a cinnamon- and coffee-infused simple syrup, and sweetened condensed milk together for one ultra-indulgent bubbly beverage.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2023

Once it’s dark enough, she pours it into a pitcher and adds a cup of simple syrup.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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