Homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup
Sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor, this homemade blackberry simple syrup is a game-changer for your drinks. Whether you’re stirring it into cocktails, or mixing it with sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail, this syrup is delicious. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make with just 4 ingredients!
A recipe snapshot
- Versatile: Perfect for cocktails, lemonades and iced teas.
- Fresh flavor: Made with real blackberries, it’s packed with fruity, tangy goodness.
- Simple to make: Just four ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need, plus cooling time.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen blackberries: They bring vibrant color and beautiful flavor.
- Granulated sugar and water: Balances the tartness of the berries and creates the syrupy texture.
- Lemon juice or lime juice: This is optional but really brings out the blackberry flavor.
How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of blackberries, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. As the berries heat, mash them up a bit to help release their juices. Let the mixture simmer for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve or muslin cloth into a bowl or jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Variations
Make this syrup your own by adding a twist of flavor or trying a new combination! Here are some fun variations to experiment with:
- Vanilla blackberry syrup: Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or a split vanilla bean while simmering.
- Herb-infused blackberry syrup: Add a sprig of rosemary, thyme, or mint while the syrup simmers.
- Spiced blackberry syrup: Toss in a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, or a pinch of ground nutmeg for a cozy, spiced version.
- Honey blackberry syrup: Replace half the sugar with honey for a richer flavor.
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Yield: 1 1/4 cups
Blackberry Simple Syrup
Sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor, this homemade blackberry simple syrup is a game-changer for your drinks.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the blackberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Lower the heat once the first bubbles appear and the mixture starts simmering.
- Let the mixture simmer for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the blackberries a bit. Remove it from the heat.
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature. Once it has cooled strain it through a muslin cloth or fine-mesh strainer.
- Pour the blackberry syrup into a clean glass jar or airtight container.
- Leftover syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Pro tip - Pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it, so you have individual servings!
Variations
- Vanilla blackberry syrup: Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or a split vanilla bean while simmering.
- Herb-infused blackberry syrup: Add a sprig of rosemary, thyme, or mint while the syrup simmers.
- Spiced blackberry syrup: Toss in a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, or a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- Honey blackberry syrup: Replace half the sugar with honey for a richer flavor.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 70Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
