Simple Syrup Calculator
To use, enter your final simple syrup yield into the box below to see the automatically calculated sugar and water ratios.
1:1 Basic syrup
- Sugar (g)
- Water (ml)
2:1 Rich syrup
- Sugar (g)
- Water (ml)
3:2 Cordial syrup
- Sugar (g)
- Water (ml)
Reference amounts for 1000ml final yield
| Ingredient | 1:1 Basic syrup | 2:1 Rich syrup | 3:2 Cordial syrup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar (g) | 613 | 874 | 800 |
| Water (ml) | 613 | 437 | 532 |
Simple syrup or sugar syrup is the lifeblood of most soft drinks. It adds the required sweetness to some tart fruits, as well as acting as a preservative to slow spoilage.
I've created this calculator to give you the 3 most common types of simple syrup - just enter how much syrup you want above and the calculator will show you how much sugar and water you'll need.
Different types of syrup work best for different drinks - you'll have to experiment to find out which one work well for you, but I tend to find heavily citrus based drinks work best with the 3:2 to offset the tartness, but it's a matter of taste.
Method
Add the sugar and water to a large pan and heat gently.
There's no need to boil, the sugar should dissolve once the water reaches 50-60C with some gentle stirring.
Allow to partially cool, and pour into a sterilised bottle whilst still warm and allow to fully cool in the bottle.