Basic Syrup Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Syrup

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 vanilla beans (for vanilla syrup)
• Cocoa

How to Make Basic Syrup

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup is clear.
4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
5. Pour the basic syrup into a clean, sterilized bottle or jar.
6. Store in the refrigerator. The basic syrup will keep for up to 6 months.
7. **To make Vanilla Syrup:**
8. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of basic syrup, 2 vanilla beans (split and scraped), and the scraped vanilla seeds.
9. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
10. Simmer for 10 minutes.
11. Remove the vanilla beans and strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container.
12. Store in a sterilized bottle or jar in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to 6 months.
13. **To make Chocolate Syrup:**
14. In a small saucepan, whisk together 3 1/2 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) of basic syrup and 3 1/2 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) of unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
15. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
16. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
17. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
18. Pour into a clean, sterilized bottle or jar.
19. Store in the refrigerator. The chocolate syrup will keep for up to 3 months.