A sugar syrup is a simple mixture of sugar and water, cooked together to dissolve the sugar. This basic syrup can be flavored with any number of things, from vanilla to mint, and used in cocktails and drinks of all kinds.

To make a sugar syrup, start by combining 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once the syrup is boiling, …