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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

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. 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).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Enjoy!

Raspberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Raspberries

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of raspberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. 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).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
4. 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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Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Blackberries

COCKTAIL:

• 1 oz. Blackberry Syrup (from above)
• ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 oz. Gin
• 2 oz. Ginger Beer
• Fresh Blackberries for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. 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).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Fill a glass halfway with ice, and add 1 oz. blackberry simple syrup and lemon juice.
5. Add 2 oz. gin and top with 2 oz. ginger beer.
6. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
7. Enjoy!

Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Ingredients

• Fresh Blackberries: Fresh blackberries will give the best flavor to the simple syrup, far better than store-bought. You’ll need extra for the garnish too!
• Granulated Sugar: I like organic, but use what you have on hand. This will be used to make the blackberry simple syrup.
• Lemon Juice: A hint of acid is necessary.
• Gin: Hendrick’s is the brand of choice for me. If you don’t think you like gin, try it and report back.
• Ginger Beer: I really like this light version. As always, this is a non-alcoholic ginger spicy beverage. This version isn’t quite as spicy, but not sweet like ginger ale.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Blackberry Ginger Cocktail?

• Glass Bottle | This recipe will make about 8 oz of syrup, enough for 8 cocktails. If you don’t use it all at once, it will last for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Blackberry simple syrup is great in coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, and anywhere you want a little berry-infused sweetness!
• Citrus Juicer | This is my favorite way to juice a lemon since it goes into the cup and I can see the exact measurement I need.
• DOF Glasses | DOF (double old-fashioned) glasses are crucial for Old Fashioned’s, and you know I love to use glasses in multiple ways. It’s the perfect glass to dress up this cocktail.

If you like this recipe, check out the other berry cocktails below!

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Blackberry Simple Syrup

Fruit-infused simple syrups are easy to make, add a ton of flavor, and can be stored in the fridge to use at a later day. Aside from this cocktail try adding the blackberry simple syrup to sparkling water, a smoothie, oatmeal, coffee, or ice cream.

Brandy vs. Whiskey

A traditional old fashioned cocktail is made with whiskey but the Wisconsin version is made with brandy instead. Brandy gives a more mild, slightly sweet flavor to the classic cocktail. It’s not sweet by any means, which is why we add the simple syrup and soda, but what I mean is it won’t burn your chest the way whiskey does.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Blackberry Old Fashioned?

• Fine Mesh Strainer | You’ll need a mesh strainer to make the blackberry simple syrup to remove the seeds.
• Glass Bottle | This recipe makes almost two cups of simple syrup so if you don’t use it all you’ll want to store it in the fridge
• Double Old Fashioned Glasses | The drink is in the name! These cut crystal glasses are made for this cocktail. They’re pricey but gorgeous and make great gifts!
• Jigger | Part of any well-equipped bar.
• Muddler | Breaking up the flavors of the fruit enhances the cocktail.
• Large Ice Cube Mold | The larger the ice cube, the slower it will melt and water down the drink

Blackberry Old Fashioned Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

FOR THE BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup blackberries

FOR THE BLACKBERRY OLD FASHIONED:

• ½ oz homemade blackberry simple syrup
• 2 blackberries
• ½ of an orange slice
• 3 dashes bitters
• 2 oz brandy (I prefer Korbel)
• 4 oz Sprite
• Blackberries for garnish

Directions

1. Add 8 oz of water, blackberries, and granulated sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil
2. Once the sugar has dissolved turn off the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature; this will take about 25 minutes
3. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl (I like to use this measuring cup since it has a spout) and pour the syrup through
4. Add simple syrup, 2 blackberries, orange slice and bitters to the bottom of an old fashioned glass
5. Muddle blackberries and orange slice
6. Add ice cube, brandy and top with sprite
7. Garnish with additional blackberries

Tip: Don’t forget to put any remaining simple syrup in a glass bottle and store it in the fridge. It should last 1-2 weeks.

More Brandy Recipes:

• Wisconsin Old Fashioned
• Warm Spiked Apple Cider
• Brandy Manhattan

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Blackberry Simple Syrup

Fruit-infused simple syrups are easy to make, add a ton of flavor, and can be stored in the fridge to use at a later day. Aside from this cocktail try adding it to sparkling water, in a smoothie, to sweeten oatmeal, honestly, the options are endless.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Blackberry Lime Cocktail?

• Fine Mesh Strainer | You’ll need a mesh strainer to make the blackberry simple syrup to remove the seeds.
• Glass Bottle | This recipe makes almost two cups of simple syrup so if you don’t use it all you’ll want to store it in the fridge
• Drinking Glasses | I try to have multi-use things since space is limited in my apartment. These glasses aren’t just great for cocktails, they are my everyday water glasses too! Inexpensive, 17oz, with a clean design.
• Jigger | Part of any well-equipped bar.
• Large Ice Cube Mold | The larger the ice cube, the slower it will melt and water down the drink

Blackberry Lime Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

FOR THE BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup blackberries

FOR THE BLACKBERRY LIME COCKTAIL:

• 2 oz vodka (I prefer Grey Goose)
• ½ oz homemade blackberry simple syrup
• 6 oz sparkling water (Topo Chico is my fave)
• A squeeze of fresh lime juice
• Blackberries and lime (for garnish)

Directions

1. Add 8 oz of water, blackberries, and granulated sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil
2. Once the sugar has dissolved turn off the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature; this will take about 25 minutes
3. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl (I like to use this measuring cup since it has a spout) and pour the syrup through
4. Fill the glass halfway with ice
5. Add vodka and blackberry simple syrup, and top with sparkling water
6. Garnish with blackberries and lime
7. Stir and enjoy!

More Cocktail Recipes:

Key Lime Martini Recipe

Limoncello Martini Recipe

Strawberries and Cream Martini

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