On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2:50:48 PM UTC-10, RichD wrote:
> On June 17, 2015 La Mirada wrote:
> > > Cocktails often call for simple syrup;
> > > sugar + water, 50-50. Any suggestions for
> > > a sugarless substitute?
> >
> > Possibly sub in sucralose?
> > But I doubt you'll get the same viscosity at all.
> > Agave nectar is another possibility.
> >
> > http://www.discusscooking.com/forums...enda-6271.html
> >
> > Splenda DEFINATELY can be made into a simple syrup!
>
> My concern about Splenda and Stevia, is the glucose blood
> reaction. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, so I'm trying
> to eliminate sugar, and anything with that effect.
>
> --
> Rich

As far as Splenda raising blood sugar, I doubt that occurs. There is some internet hysteria where Splenda raising blood sugar is regarded as fact but I wouldn't believe it. Your mileage may vary!

For a simple sugar, I'd first try 24 of the individual packets of Splenda to a cup of water for starters. You can use equal amounts of water and the pourable stuff in bags of course. I wouldn't cause most of that stuff is bulking agents. If you like that syrup, go hardcore and use this stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CCXMBD2