Easy Simple Syrup Recipes for Cocktails
Years ago, before I launched Very Obsessed, I spoke with a friend who told me she made her simple syrup for cocktails, which amazed me. Why spend the time to make something when it’s so convenient to buy? How things have changed! Not only do I make ALL simple syrup I use, I experiment with them to see what can give the best flavor to the cocktails I’m developing. Keep reading for easy simple syrup recipes for cocktails.
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What is Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is essentially liquid sugar, and the recipe could not be easier. Take equal parts water and granulated sugar (you can also substitute brown sugar for a variation), boil, and let cool. That’s it. It stores in the fridge for about a month in its purest form.
Where the real fun begins is with infused simple syrups. My go-to is all different types of fruit, but tea flavored is also excellent. While I make them generally for cocktail recipes, simple syrup is great added to anything you want to sweeten and add flavor to. Have fun trying these with coffee, tea, oatmeal, smoothies, and sparkling water (the list could go on and on).
Below I have two recipes written out, but I’ve included simple syrup in so many cocktail recipes I’ve included those as well. If you only want to make the simple syrup, follow the first few steps. You never know, you could be inspired to make the full cocktail! Enjoy!
What Tools Do You Need to Make Simple Syrup?
- Glass Bottle | These recipes will make about 8 oz of syrup. Since they are fruit-infused, they will last for about 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Small Saucepan | I prefer stainless steel because it’s non-toxic, oven-safe, and durable.
- Fine Mesh Strainer | After the syrup is cooled you’ll want to strain and separate the fruit and seeds from the syrup. I’ve used the remaining fruit in recipes like my Strawberry Bread.
Blackberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh Blackberries
Directions
- Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and boil.
- Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
- Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
- Enjoy!
Raspberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
Directions
- Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of raspberries to a saucepan and boil.
- Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
- Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
- Enjoy!
Banana Simple Syrup
Chai Simple Syrup
Cherry Simple Syrup
Ginger Simple Syrup
Key Lime Simple Syrup
Lemon Vanilla Simple Syrup
Orange Vanilla Simple Syrup
Pumpkin Chai Simple Syrup
Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup
Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup
Vanilla Simple Syrup
Toasted Simple Syrup
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