This easy Microwave Simple Syrup recipe can be made quickly and is perfect to use to sweeten all types of recipes from cocktails, to mocktails and even coffee and tea. All it takes is two ingredients, some stirring and microwaving.
Add water and sugar to a microwave safe bowl or glass, stir.
Cook for 2 minutes and carefully remove from microwave.
Stir continuously to dissolve the sugar.
Let cool completely before adding to a drink or cocktail.
Notes
I don't love overly sweet drinks so I typically cut down the amount of sugar I use. Instead, I do 1/2 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water.You can play around with that ratio even more to create your perfect recipe.You can use this base syrup to create flavored syrups. You'll add the herb or fruit to the vessel with the sugar and water and once you remove it from the microwave, you will need to steep it for about 20 minutes. This may not impart as much flavor as when you make them on the stovetop.