How To Make Simple Syrup For Cocktails (Plus 3 Tasty Upgrades) - Chowhound

Mixologists aren't the only ones slinging simple syrup behind the bar. Baristas too will often have a bottle or several on deck for flavored lattes. You can add simple syrup to coffees and teas like you would add sugar, and the benefit of simple syrup is that it's already in liquid form. It's especially useful when adding sweetness to an iced beverage, as granulated sugar takes much longer to dissolve in cold…