Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) filtered water
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Combine the 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar and 1/2 cup (120ml) filtered water in your saucepan while the heat is still off. Note: Mixing while cold prevents sugar from sticking to the dry hot metal.
  2. Add the pinch of sea salt and 1/4 tsp lemon juice to the mixture.
  3. Whisk gently until the sugar looks like wet sand and is mostly submerged.
  4. Turn the heat to medium low and wait for the first bubbles to appear around the edges.
  5. Simmer for 8 minutes without stirring once it reaches a boil. until the liquid is crystal clear and slightly thickened.
  6. Observe the bubbles; they should be small and consistent, not a wild, foaming surge.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat immediately after the timer hits 8 minutes.
  8. Cool the syrup in the pan for at least 15 minutes until the steam stops rising and the pan is safe to touch.
  9. Pour into your clean glass jar and let it reach room temperature before sealing.
  10. Store in the refrigerator and use as needed for your favorite brew.