Making Syrup What you need - Water - Sugar - Flavoring (optional) - Corn syrup (optional) How to make 1. Determine which type of simple syrup you want to make, thin simple syrup (a ratio of 3 parts water to 1 part sugar), medium simple syrup (a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part sugar), or thick simple syrup (a ratio of 1 part water to 1 part sugar). 2. In a high−sided saucepan over medium high heat, bring cold water and sugar to boil. 3. Turn the heat to low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, approximately 3 minutes. 4. You can add flavorings. Just put them in once the water boil right before adding the sugar and strain them out before bottling. 5. After boiling, let the syrup cool to room temperature. 6. Pour the syrup into a tightly sealed, clean glass jar and store in a refrigerator. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month. You can also stir in 1 tablespoon corn syrup to help ensure the syrup. “You can add flavorings. Just put them in once the water boil right before ….” What does the word “them” refer to?

Question

Making Syrup

What you need
- Water
- Sugar
- Flavoring (optional)
- Corn syrup (optional)

How to make
1.   Determine which type of simple syrup you want to make, thin simple syrup (a ratio of 3 parts water to 1 part sugar), medium simple syrup (a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part sugar), or thick simple syrup (a ratio of 1 part water to 1 part sugar).
2.   In a high−sided saucepan over medium high heat, bring cold water and sugar to boil.
3.   Turn the heat to low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, approximately 3 minutes.
4.   You can add flavorings. Just put them in once the water boil right before adding the sugar and strain them out before bottling.
5.   After boiling, let the syrup cool to room temperature.
6.   Pour the syrup into a tightly sealed, clean glass jar and store in a refrigerator. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month. You can also stir in 1 tablespoon corn syrup to help ensure the syrup.

“You can add flavorings. Just put them in once the water boil right before ….”

What does the word “them” refer to?