Simple syrup can be made with granulated sugar, brown sugar, turbinado sugar or demerara sugar. It is simple to make.
Simple syrup is used a lot in cocktails and can be used to sweeten iced tea.
Infuse with mint or lemon by adding mint leaves or lemon slices while cooking the water and sugar.
Heat equal parts sugar and water over medium high heat until the sugar dissolves. It only takes a few minutes to dissolve the sugar. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a month. Use this liquor.com recipe as a starting point.