Sugar syrup

One of the basic cocktail ingredients, make your own with two parts granulated sugar to one part water.

Here are all the cocktails that you can make with this ingredient:

Martini
Angel's Share
The easy citrus flavour of the Licor 43 works well with the cognac.
1 spoon Orange marmalade
2 shots Rémy Martin cognac
1/4 shot Cuaranta Y Tres (Licor 43)
1/2 shot Lemon juice
1/4 shot Sugar syrup
Garnish: Orange zest twist
Collins
Bossa Nova
1 shot Havana Club light rum
3/4 shot Galliano liqueur
3/4 shot Apricot brandy
4 shots Apple juice
1 shot Lime juice
1/2 shot Sugar syrup
Garnish: Lime wedge
Old-fashioned
Call Me Old-fashioned
A variation on the old-fashioned that works almost as well.
2 shots Rémy Martin cognac
1/4 shot Sugar syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: Orange zest twist
Old-fashioned
Cherry Mash Sour
Crisp and refreshing, the cherry adds an extra dimension to this sour.
2 shots Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1/2 shot Cherry brandy
1 shot Lemon juice
1/2 shot Sugar syrup
Garnish: Cherry

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