Simple Syrup

Bring the water to a boil.
Add sugar and let dissolve.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Add flavoring to water before it comes to a boil if you want to use flavoring.
I always had trouble with sugar collecting at the bottom of my iced coffees until I went to a coffee shop that had this alternative! It's a great way to sweeten cold drinks without the lumpy sugar at the bottom.