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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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

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

Where to Buy: Agave syrup is available at many grocery and liquor stores; substitute simple syrup if you can’t find it.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 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