How much simple syrup is equal to the same amount of sugar?

[cynupstateny]

Recipe calls for 2 tsp. sugar. Would I use 2 tsp. s.s.?

Mojito recipe

 

[Marg CDN]

I'd say use only 1 since ss is 2 parts sugar to 1 water. mm mmm mojito

 

[cynupstateny]

Thanks!

 

[Marg CDN]

In Charley's usual style, I was just privately corrected. Charley states that the standard

is 1:1 and while I know that is one of the options usually used particularly in cooking, in my experience with cocktails (and Lord knows I've had a few) the standard is usually 2:1. Mojitos are on my 'well-loved list' and I'm betting most bartenders will use a 2:1 as did my favourite bartender.

You can let me and Charley know your preference Cyn.

Now I know what to do with all that mint I pruned off yesterday.

 

[Glennis]

Thanks for the reminder....fresh lime and soda, check...mint, check...SS...oops!

 

[cynupstateny]

I made the syrup 1/1. Then used 2 tsp of the ss. Delicious!

 

[susankentfieldca]

Just so you know, Charley is not our Charlie, it's Gretchen

and she's been banned from here, but is still PM's the heck out of people here.
I wish that woman would get a life.

 

[CathyZ]

Oh dear. Is she STILL around? Ugh.

 

[charlie]

Thanks for clearing that up Susan

 

[charlie]

I'll light a candle for you LOL.

 

[maycee]

OMG, Susan, I just read your post as: "but is still PMSing the heck out of people here"

Which is probably accurate! LOL

 

[lisainla]

If you put an ID on your Ignore list, it can't PM you. smileys/smile.gif

 

[Marg CDN]

Charlie, I'm sure there has never been any confusion. !!

 

[susankentfieldca]

Too funny Michael!!! And torchman, nobody compares to you!

 

[susankentfieldca]

Lisa, I did a long time ago, I just wanted other people to know

who they were dealing with.

 

[erininny]

Ah! Good tip; thank you. smileys/smile.gif

 

[lisainla]

You're welcome! smileys/bigsmile.gif

 

[cheezz]

I didn't know that! It took me a bit to figure out HOW but now I know. Thanks smileys/smile.gif