Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and store in refrigerated up to one month.
Infused Simple Syrup
Combine sugar and water, stire until dissolved and hot, remove from heat, add in mix ins, cover and allow to steep for at least 30 minutes.
Strain add ins through fine mesh sieve into a storage jar. Makes 2 cups. Store in fridge up to 1 month.
Notes
*Replace 2 ounces of water with 2 ounces of squeezed juice for citrus infusions.*Be sure to avoid the white part of the citrus to make sure your syrup isn't bitter.