How to Use simple syrup in a Sentence

simple syrup

noun
  • Stir in the lime juice and simple syrup.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The rum, lime juice and simple syrup are there, of course.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Blend it up using lime juice, ice, and simple syrup.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • Feel free to use the same amount of honey or half as much simple syrup.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
  • Feel free to use the same amount of honey or half as much simple syrup.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
  • Never go to a house party with a simple syrup drink.
    — Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Add the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Add Skrewball, lime juice and simple syrup.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • In a shaker, mix bourbon, lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup with ice.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
  • Homemade simple syrup with rhubarb gives it a sweet-tangy flavor and pink hue.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Fill with ice; add orange juice, tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • The house mint julep costs $12 and is made with fresh mint and handmade simple syrup.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
  • This cocktail recipe is based on a simple syrup concocted from a quart of fresh berries.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Leftovers can be used in most other cocktails that call for simple syrup.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
  • This cocktail is gin, lemon juice and simple syrup topped with prosecco.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
  • At its most basic, the mint julep is a cocktail made with bourbon, mint and simple syrup.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Place the berries in a blender with ⅓ of the simple syrup and blend until completely smooth.
    — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice, strain into a champagne flute, and top with sparkling rosé.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Add the orange juice, sparkling water, ginger beer, and agave or simple syrup.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
  • Fill with ice; add gin or bourbon, lemon juice, blackberry liqueur, and simple syrup.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Add the bourbon, espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and pinch of salt.
    — Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Shake milk, cream, simple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt with ice until chilled.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
  • Combine ice, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup (or agave nectar) in a blender.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Combine pink grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and a little simple syrup, then top with seltzer.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup, add bourbon and crushed ice, stir, and garnish with a mint sprig.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • In a pitcher combine 3 cups cold water, the simple syrup, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
    — Juliana Hale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The first step in this recipe is to make a simple syrup in which white sugar is dissolved in water and heated.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
  • Rinse the blender, then add the peach with the remaining ⅓ of the simple syrup and blend until fully pureed.
    — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The rum simple syrup can be made up to five days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
    — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

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