>> source: Dominique Ansel
>> serves: 500 g
>> total time: 15 minutes

In a #pot{}, bring @granulated sugar{250%g} and @water{250%g} to a boil while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in @dark rum{20%g}. Let cool to room temperature.

Tip: This is known as a simple syrup, which is a sugar syrup made with a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water.