I need to understand the process of making a simple syrup for cocktails. Can you explain it to me in a step-by-step format? Your ENTIRE response should be in English, and in all lowercase letters. no capital letters are allowed. your response should contain at least 3 placeholders represented by square brackets, such as [address]. your response should contain at least 2 bullet points. use the markdown bullet points such as: * this is point 1. your answer must contain a title, wrapped in double angular brackets, such as <<poem of joy>>.
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