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Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Elien Lewis
A spiced simple syrup with cinnamon, perfect for cocktails.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Simple Syrups
Servings 1 cup
Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks or 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon**

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan combine sugar, water and cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon. Place it over medium-high heat.
  • Let it come to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let the cinnamon steep for at least an hour and cool down to room temperature.
  • Remove the cinnamon sticks. For extra clear syrup, pour through a cheesecloth, muslin cloth or coffee filter to strain out the cinnamon.
  • Pour it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • If using ground cinnamon, strain through a coffee filter to remove all the particles. A regular strainer won't catch the fine bits.
  • For a stronger cinnamon flavor, steep the cinnamon sticks for several hours or overnight.
  • You can add other warm spices like cardamom pods, whole cloves, or star anise during steeping for a more complex flavor.
  • A strip of orange peel added during steeping gives a lovely citrusy warmth.
  • Brown sugar or raw sugar can replace white sugar for a deeper, more molasses-like flavor, but the syrup will be darker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgSugar: 13g
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