Ingredients for Manion’s Vanilla Simple Syrup

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Poland Spring Still Water
1 Tablespoon Manion’s Vanilla Extract

Steps:

1. In a small pot on your stovetop, warm the water and sugar together until dissolved. Do not boil.
2. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. Add 1 Tablespoon Manion’s Vanilla Extract.
4. Store in glass jar in refrigerator.

Remarks:

Manion’s Vanilla Simple Syrup is a key ingredient in cocktails, such as Manion’s Vanilla Bourbon Sipper.

40 Things You Can Do with Manion’s Vanilla Simple Syrup

Cocktails & Drinks
Sweeten cocktails (e.g., old fashioneds, mojitos, margaritas).
Lemonade & iced tea sweetener (mixes in instantly).
Coffee & cold brew sweetener — no grit.
Mocktails — fruit-forward, herb-infused, or spiced.
Cooking & Baking
Moisten cake layers (brushing syrup between layers to keep them tender).
Poach fruit (pears, stone fruit, citrus).
Make sorbets & granitas (keeps texture smooth).
Stabilize whipped cream with a touch of cooled syrup.
Glaze baked goods — cocktails, rolls, quick breads.
Candy citrus peels, ginger, or nuts.
Add shine to fruit tarts or galettes.
Savory Uses
Balance vinaigrettes or marinades.
Glaze roasted vegetables (carrots, squash).
Finish grilled meats with herb- or spice-infused syrup.
Use as the sweet element in sauces (e.g., chili crisp mayo, BBQ glaze).
Desserts & Finishing Touches
16.  Drizzle over ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Sweeten yogurt or parfaits.
Brush on fresh fruit to add shine on platters.
Mix into whipped ricotta or mascarpone.
Add to milkshakes or smoothies to boost flavor.
Creative & Unexpected Uses
Preserve herbs or citrus zest in syrup for a few weeks.
Use in cold foams for cocktails or coffee.
Caramelize nuts quickly in a skillet.
Sweeten fermented drinks (kombucha, shrubs).
Homemade bubble tea sweetener.