Drinks Cocktails Easiest Simple Syrup Be the first to rate & review! This extremely easy way to make simple syrup without a stove or saucepan is an old bartender's trick. The syrup keeps for up to 1 month in the fridge.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 27, 2015 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Yield: 12 ounces Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup superfine sugar 1 cup hot water Directions In a bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar and hot water and shake hard. Refrigerate until ready to use. Rate It Print