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Rich Simple Syrup

Contributed by Cocktails 2006
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  • SERVINGS: Makes slightly less than 1 cup of syrup
  • •BASIC-EASY
  • •MAKE-AHEAD
  • •VEGETARIAN

Using demerara sugar gives this concentrated syrup a great molasses flavor.

This syrup can be used to make the Applejack Cocktail.

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  1. 1 cup Demerara sugar
  2. 1/2 cup water
  1. In a small saucepan, warm the sugar and water over low heat and stir until a thick syrup forms. Remove from the heat, let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.