Simple Syrup

This simple bar prep item can be easily accomplished in a Vitamix aeration container using minimal ingredients. The result? Superior flavor for your bar collection and home cocktails.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (600 ml) water
• 2 cups (660 g) granulated sugar [or demerara sugar]

Directions

1. Place all ingredients (plus any optional add-in ingredient you want) into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
3. Pour into a jar through a strainer if needed, cover and refrigerate.

Notes

Optional add-ins 1/2 cup (85g) Dark Cherries 4 (85g) Strawberries 3/4 cup (85g) mango 1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped This is a great way to turn any cocktail into your own recipe. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. So simple to make (thus the name!), there's no longer any need to buy it from a store.

Nutrition

1 serving (15g)

• Calories: 25
• Total Carbohydrate: 7g
  • Sugars: 7g
• Cholesterol: 658.68mg
• Sodium: 6.6mg