Making microwave simple syrup is an easy and efficient way to make your sweetener. Perfect for adding to coffee, tea, cocktails, and ice cold lemonade.
Measure your sugar out into a microwave safe bowl or glass mixing bowl.
Add in the water. You do not need to mix.
Microwave on High for 2 minutes.
Whisk together until the sugar has fully dissolved into the water. If needed, add another minute in the microwave.
Let cool completely before pouring into a storage container or using as needed.
Keep stored in the fridge.
Notes
Ratios and Scaling:
Adjust the recipe by doubling or halving ingredients; adjust microwave time accordingly.
Maintain a 1:1 ratio (sugar to water) for standard simple syrup; use the same ratio for different quantities (e.g., ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water for a half batch).
For a thicker syrup, use a 2:1 ratio (2 cups sugar to 1 cup water).
Storage:
Keep syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
Freeze in an ice cube tray for convenient portioning.