Classic Simple Syrup for Lattes
Classic Simple Syrup Recipe for lattes

Before I dove into making all the fruit flavored simple syrups, I wanted to make sure I had a good classic syrup recipe down. And here it is! If you’re looking for the fruity ones, make sure to check out my raspberry simple syrup, strawberry simple syrup, and blueberry simple syrup!
This recipe is made to fit inside an 8 oz mason jar, but if you want more, just be sure to double the recipe.
Ready for the simplest simple syrup recipe ever?! Take a peek!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cane sugar (or you can use white granulated sugar, whatever you have on hand!)

Instructions:
1. Pour sugar and water into your saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir to combine the sugar and water.
3. Bring to a boil while continually stirring, make sure all the sugar fully dissolves.

4. Remove from heat and cool completely.
5. Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
And that’s it! It really is that simple.
For lattes, you can use the same amount of this syrup as you would any store-bought version. Here’s a handy little conversion chart for you (go ahead and screenshot it!).
How much is
in a pump?:
If you’re trying to recreate your favorite coffee shop latte, it can be confusing to figure out how much “a pump” of syrup equates to!
Here’s your quick conversion breakdown:
1 pump = 1/2 TBSP = ~1/4 oz
2 pumps = 1 TBSP = ~1/2 oz

Classic Simple Syrup
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 air-tight container to store your syrup in
Ingredients
- .5 cup cane sugar (or you can use white granulated sugar)
- .5 cup water
Instructions
- Pour sugar and water into your saucepan over medium heat
- Stir to combine the sugar and water
- Bring to a boil while continually stirring, make sure all the sugar fully dissolves
- Remove from heat and cool completely
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge for about 2 weeks
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy! Leave a comment if you try the recipe, I’d love to hear how you use it.
Cheers and a latte love,
Andrea

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