Brown Sugar Simple Syrup takes only two ingredients and about five minutes to make!

What is Brown Sugar Simple Syrup?

Quite simply, brown sugar simple syrup is brown sugar and water heated together to create a syrup that can be used in liquids such as cocktails and flavored drinks.

What is the difference between Brown Sugar Simple Syrup and Demerara Simple Syrup?

Brown sugar is much finer than demerara sugar, though both share a similar flavor and are interchangeable as simple syrups.

Can I use Brown Sugar Simple Syrup as a Substitute for Simple Syrup?

Exactly like Brown Sugar vs. Refined Sugar, the two sugars have completely different flavors and I wouldn’t recommend interchanging the two.

Can I use Brown Sugar Simple Syrup in Coffee?

Yes! I love adding brown sugar to coffee, and brown sugar simple syrup works really well for iced coffee because you don’t need to worry about the granules dissolving, they are already dissolved!

Can I use Brown Sugar Simple Syrup in Cocktail Recipes?

Yes, you sure can. Brown Sugar Simple Syrup works well in Mai Tais, whiskey drinks, and anything flavored with orange or cinnamon!

If you like to try different types of simple syrups, you may also like jalapeño simple syrup.

How to make Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• ½ cup Packed Brown Sugar

• ½ cup Water

Kitchen Tools

• Stovetop Pot 

• Heat Resistent Spatula

Directions

Step One - Add brown sugar and water into a pot and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. 

Step Two - Once boiling, bring down to a simmer on medium low heat and stir occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. 

Step Three - Pour into an airtight container that is heat resistant, like a mason jar or tempered glass. Let completely cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for up to five days. 

If you’ve tried it, I’d love to hear your favorite ways to use it! Let me know in the comments below.

Cheers! -Jessie