simple syrup

American  

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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Example Sentences

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

I'm cutting strawberries for my kid and I'm like "You're trying to cut as little as possible to just take the tops off" — so now I make strawberry simple syrup.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2025

Note: Different rosés will taste different, so adjust the lime juice and simple syrup to your liking.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Also, if you don't tend to take your coffee black or find straight espresso to be too bitter, consider adding a swirl of flavored simple syrup to the mix.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 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