How to Make Vanilla Syrup for Coffee (3 Recipes)
Vanilla syrup for coffee is a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water, flavored with vanilla. The standard recipe: 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water + 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, simmered 3–4 minutes until dissolved. No boiling required. Ready in under 10 minutes, keeps refrigerated for 4 weeks. This is the same base every coffee shop uses. The difference between a great vanilla syrup and a flat one is two things: quality vanilla and the right density for coffee (thinner than baking syrup, so it dissolves cleanly in cold drinks without making your latte gritty). ...