Easy to make and versatile, this homemade simple syrup can elevate your cocktails, sweeten hot teas, and add flavor to homemade spritzers and salad dressings.
Ingredients:
- 2 c. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (4-5 grapefruits)
- 2 c. granulated sugar
Directions:
- Juice the grapefruits. A large grapefruit should yield about ½ cup of juice.
- If needed, pour juice through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
- Add the juice and sugar to a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved, about 15 minutes.
- Once dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool. When fully cooled, store in a mason jar and refrigerate immediately.
Simple syrup should be used within two months.
