Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did you know you could make simple syrup with the steam wand of your espresso machine? It's fast and very easy to do. We'll show you how to make a 1:1 or 2:1 (sugar-to-water ratio) simple syrup that you can use right away in cocktails, affogatos, and more.

0:11 What is simple syrup, and when do you use it?
0:34 Two kinds of syrup: single and double
1:03 Why use an espresso machine to make simple syrup?
1:44 Gear you need to do this
2:14 Weigh out 200g of sugar and 200g of water
3:05 Steam it to 95ºC
3:40 Making a double syrup with 300g of sugar and 150g of water
4:20 Summary