1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tsp instant coffee
1/4 cup boiling water
Directions
Combine sugar and the 3/4 cup water in a saucepan. Stir over low heat
until sugar is dissolved. Cover, bring to boiling, and boil 5
minutes. Remove from heat.
Dissolve instant coffee in boiling water. Stir into syrup. Cool; store
covered in refrigerator.
Servings: 1 cup
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Categories: Beverages; Coffee
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