Raspberry Simple Syrup
A raspberry simple syrup is the perfect drink addition. Use it for cocktails, mocktails, lemonade and iced tea or simply add it to water.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the raspberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring as the sugar dissolves.
- Once the mixture starts simmering, lower the heat right down. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Balance a fine mesh strainer over the top of a bowl and tip in the raspberry mixture. Let it drain completely.
- Let the syrup cool down to room temperature, then pour it into a clean glass jar or another airtight container.
- Fresh fruit syrup like this can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
- For long-term storage, the syrup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen raspberries both work perfectly. No need to thaw frozen berries first.
- For longer storage, pour the syrup into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Avoid brown sugar, as it will change the flavor and color of the syrup.
- Try this syrup in a raspberry gin sour or raspberry mint martini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 29gSodium: 2mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g
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