Measuring

Syrup is all about ratios. A scale makes 1:1 and 2:1 batches exact every time, and a good measuring cup handles the rest.

Our pickIllustration of kitchen scale
Our pick

Escali Primo Digital Kitchen Scale (11 lb)

Weighing beats cups for sugar, so 1:1 and 2:1 syrups come out exact every time. Tare button and 1 g precision.

Best for Exact ratios, every batch

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Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set (1, 2 & 4 cup)

Heat-proof glass with a spout: measure the water, microwave a quick syrup, then pour it straight into the bottle.

Best for Measuring, microwaving and pouring

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Budget

OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup

Read tablespoons, ounces and milliliters from above. Handy for measuring syrup into coffee or drinks without a jigger.

Best for Small, precise pours

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Pyrex 4-Cup Glass Measuring Jug

Pour hot syrup from the pot into the jug, then from the spout into the funnel. Heatproof glass and clear markings make filling 100 bottles fast.

Best for Filling bottles in batches

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