Blackberry Simple Syrup

5 from 1 vote

This Blackberry Simple Syrup is made with fresh or frozen blackberries, sugar, and water in less than 15 minutes. You must add it to your favorite cocktails, mocktails, sodas, teas, and other beverages for an unparalleled flavor boost!

Prep Time2

Cook Time12

Total Time14

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: mocktails

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Nataša

Equipment

Medium-sized pot
mesh strainer
mason jar (or syrup dispenser)

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cups fresh blackberries

Instructions

Add water, sugar, and blackberries to a medium-sized pan and bring it to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.
Strain into a measuring bowl using a spoon and a mesh strainer.
Pour the syrup into a glass jar and store it in a fridge for up to two weeks. Seal the jar once the syrup is completely cool.

Notes

Let syrup cool down before using: I recommend letting it cool down; otherwise, ice will melt when added to a glass.
Use different sugar: You can use a few different kinds of sugar when making a simple syrup. The important note is that not all sugar types will have the same sweetness. The white granulated sugar will be the sweetest, while light brown sugar will be less sweet. However, light brown sugar has a slight caramel note to it.
Adjust the water/sugar ratio: The most common water/sugar ratio is 1:1; although you can make a rich, simple syrup, I suggest using a 2:1 ratio. Two parts sugar to one part water.
Use frozen blackberries: If you don’t have fresh blackberries, you can use frozen blackberries. There is no need to thaw them. It will only take a little longer to incorporate with other ingredients while preparing the syrup.

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