sugar syrup
Definition
- Noun:
- A sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often with corn syrup added, and then boiling the mixture: This is a thick, sweet liquid primarily used to sweeten beverages and foods.
Usage
- Sugar syrup is used as a sweetener, especially in cold drinks where granulated sugar does not dissolve easily.
- It is a common ingredient in cocktails, iced tea, coffee, and in various dessert recipes.
Examples
- Noun:
- The bartender sweetened the lemonade with a simple sugar syrup.
- This recipe for caramel requires you to heat the sugar syrup until it turns amber.
Advanced Usage
- "Simple syrup": A specific type of sugar syrup made with equal parts sugar and water. This is a common bartending term.
- For this cocktail, you will need one ounce of simple syrup.
Variants and Related Words
- Simple syrup (n): A basic sugar syrup made from equal parts sugar and water.
- Gomme syrup (n): A type of sugar syrup that includes gum arabic, which gives it a smoother texture.
Synonyms
- Simple syrup: (when referring to the equal-parts mixture)
- Sweet syrup: A more general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- To make a sugar syrup: The process of creating the liquid.
- First, you need to make a sugar syrup by boiling the sugar and water.
Noun
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sugar and water and sometimes corn syrup boiled together; used as sweetening especially in drinks
