You don’t have to sacrifice flavor just because you’re making your iced coffee at home. Making some easy DIY syrups ahead of time are great whether you like a subtle sweetness, prefer the classics, or want to give your drink a seasonal twist. Check out the ingredients and instructions for vanilla and almond syrups below. If you’re a traditionalist, opt for classic simple syrup. Vanilla Syrup Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Almond Syrup Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
almond extract

Steps

For either recipe, bring the sugar and water to a boil in your desired saucepan and continue cooking the mixture until all of the sugar has dissolved.
Let the mixture cool completely.
For the vanilla, stir in the pre-measured amount until combined. For the almond version, start with 1 teaspoon of almond extract and continue adding a tiny bit at a time until it reaches your desired intensity.
Store the syrup in an airtight container.

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