Step 1

Combine the strawberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan set over medium high heat.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, until the liquid is deeply red and the strawberry are soft.

Step 3

Strain the strawberries out from the simple syrup, making sure not to press down on the strawberries. Otherwise your syrup will be cloudy.

Step 4

Chill the strawberry simple syrup in the fridge for an hour or two until cold*, then enjoy!