Strawberry Simple Syrup

This incredibly easy 3-ingredient Strawberry Simple Syrup takes less than 20 minutes to make and can enhance any homemade drink or cocktail. Incorporate the delightful taste of juicy strawberries into your daily recipes!

Simple syrup is a crucial component in cocktails and drinks, known for its smooth consistency and ease of mixing. Unlike granulated sugar, it dissolves effortlessly, making it the perfect base for a variety of beverages. Adding strawberries elevates it to another level, creating a rich, fruity syrup that enhances everything from cocktails to lattes. It’s the key ingredient that gives this iced strawberry latte its naturally sweet, vibrant flavor, making each sip feel like a café-style indulgence.

You can’t go wrong with these fruity cocktails and beverages – try out the blackberry mocktail, raspberry mocktail, peach lemonade, peach mocktail, apple cider mocktail, blueberry gin cocktail, iced blueberry matcha latte, apple cider martini, apple cider mule, raspberry mule, raspberry margarita, raspberry martini, or strawberry martini for a guaranteed delicious treat.

For other syrup flavors, try this blackberry simple syrup, cranberry simple syrup, blueberry simple syrup, raspberry simple syrup, apple brown sugar syrup, blood orange simple syrup, or peach simple syrup.

For a classic syrup recipe, try this brown sugar simple syrup or demerara simple syrup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simplicity: This recipe only requires three essential ingredients: fresh strawberries, sugar, and water, making it accessible and easy for anyone to make.
• Freshness: Using fresh strawberries captures the natural flavor, resulting in a syrup bursting with fruity goodness.
• Versatility: Strawberry simple syrup is an incredibly versatile ingredient that should be a staple in every kitchen. It adds a delicious twist to cocktails, mocktails, desserts, and breakfast dishes, making them even more enjoyable.

Ingredients

• Strawberries: Star of this recipe, strawberries have a beautiful aroma and flavor. Fresh and juicy, this fruit is available year-round, although they are in season during summertime. Read the following article to learn more about strawberry health benefits.

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What is Strawberry Simple Syrup

If you’re searching for a flavor-packed and adaptable syrup, look no further than this strawberry-infused simple syrup. As the name implies, it’s a straightforward syrup with a fruity strawberry infusion that adds flavor and aroma. With countless applications, this syrup is essential when crafting homemade beverages.

Substitutions and Variations

• Use other berries: If you don’t have strawberries or want to try different syrup flavors, feel free to use other berries, like blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
• Use different sugar: I tried this recipe using three types of sugar: white granulated sugar, turbinado, and light brown sugar. While all three sugars worked well, each gave the dish a slightly different flavor. The white granulated sugar was the sweetest of the three.
• Make it thicker: To make this syrup thicker, especially if you want to drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, make it thicker by simmering it longer or adding more sugar when preparing the recipe.The original recipe calls for a 1:1:2 ratio, but you can make it a 1:2:2 ratio – 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and 2 cups strawberries.  
• Additional flavors: You can get creative with additional flavorings by adding ingredients such as mint leaves, basil, lemon or orange zest, vanilla extract, or even a splash of balsamic vinegar. These additions can enhance the flavor profile of the syrup, making it even more versatile in its uses.

How to Make Strawberry Simple Syrup

Step 1: Wash, clean, and cut strawberries into smaller pieces.

Step 2: Add water, sugar, and strawberries to a medium-sized pan and bring it to a simmer.

Step 3: Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5: Strain into a measuring bowl using a mesh strainer.

Step 6: Press the strawberries with a spoon to extract additional juices.

Step 7: Pour the syrup into a glass jar or dispenser and store it in a fridge for up to two weeks. Seal the jar once the syrup is completely cool.

Pro Tip: Let syrup cool completely before using it for drinks or beverages or storing it in the fridge.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Use fresh and ripe strawberries: Strawberries are a star of this recipe, so it’s crucial to use fresh and ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
• If using frozen strawberries: Frozen strawberries tend to be less sweet, so ensure to taste test and adjust the amount of added sugar if needed when preparing the syrup.
• Use a funnel to avoid spills: To prevent spills when transferring syrup, use a small funnel to pour it into a jar or dispenser.
• Extended shelf life: Before simmering, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or citric acid to prolong the syrup’s shelf life. The acidity helps preserve the syrup and prevents spoilage.
• Creative presentation: Decorative bottles or jars can be used to store syrup. Consider adding a label or tag with the date prepared for freshness and a charming touch.
• Double or halve the recipe: You can double or halve the recipe based on your preference and how much syrup you want to have on hand. The ratio is the same: 1:1:2 – 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 2 cups strawberries.

How to Use Strawberry Syrup

• Cocktails: Make a cocktail, like this Strawberry Martini, that your guests will keep sipping the whole night.
• Mocktails: Make your favorite mocktail with a burst of strawberry flavor.
• Other beverages: Prepare homemade strawberry milk or a fresh strawberry lemonade.
• Breakfast: Drizzle thick syrup over pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a fruity twist.
• Dessert: Pour the syrup over ice cream or yogurt for a sweet and indulgent treat.

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