04-01-2014, 06:56 PM
I make the sugar water in larger quantities and refridgerate the extra. Mixture is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Apparently you don't have to boil it if you are making a small quantity and are using it right away but I find the mixture lasts much longer if boiled first.
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