Adjust for sweetness: Use less for sweeter substitutes like agave syrup and stevia syrup (e.g., ⅔ to ¾ the amount for agave, ¼ to ½ for stevia). Consider flavor profile: Choose substitutes ...

The great thing about simple syrup is that it’s in liquid form, so you don’t have to wait for it to dissolve into the drink. But you can substitute with sugar if you are running short on time ...