Simple Syrup Recipes For Cocktails

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These are the best simple syrup recipes for cocktails! There are a variety of flavors to choose from, and all of these homemade simple syrup recipes are easy to make and tastier than store bought syrups.

For some more simple syrup flavors, try one of these simple syrup recipes for coffee.

Tips For Making Simple Syrup

Store your syrup in syrup bottles. If you like to make syrup regularly, syrup dispenser bottles are convenient to use and make pouring syrups easy when making cocktails.
Use a stainless steel pan. I like to use a stainless steel pan or a small stainless steel saucepan when making simple syrup recipes. They are easy to clean and work well for any type of simple syrup.
Don’t let the syrup boil. Don’t let the syrup boil when you are cooking it. A light simmer is ok, but if the syrup boils at too high a heat, too much water will evaporate and the syrup will be too thick.
Use a fine mesh sieve. Depending on the type of syrup, there may be fine pieces of ingredients, such as berries, left in the syrup after cooking it. For a smooth syrup, strain it with a fine mesh strainer before storing it.
Freeze syrup in ice cube trays. If you want to store simple syrup for longer, freeze it in ice cube trays overnight. Once frozen, transfer the syrup cubes to a large freezer safe bag and store for up to 3 months.

Simple Syrup Recipes For Cocktails

Pear Simple Syrup

This sweet pear simple syrup is perfect for any fall cocktail creations, such as in this Ginger Pear Bourbon Cocktail. It is made with only three ingredients in under 20 minutes and will take your drink making skills to the next level.

Blueberry Simple Syrup

This easy blueberry simple syrup is just like regular simple syrup but with a blueberry twist. It’s perfect for adding flavoring to any kind of drink — especially cocktails. Use it in these blueberry mojitos or this blueberry lemonade margarita.

Thyme Simple Syrup

This thyme simple syrup recipe is an herb infused syrup that you can add to a large variety of cocktails — such as this Grapefruit & Thyme Cocktail. It is also a great recipe to use up any leftover thyme herbs before they go bad.

Strawberry Simple Syrup

This is the easiest homemade strawberry simple syrup recipe! It’s the perfect syrup for any strawberry cocktails, such as a Strawberry Martini.

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

This intensely powerful, spicy jalapeño simple syrup is the best way to add spiciness to any cocktail or drink — such as a Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita. Made with jalapeño peppers, sugar and water. It is easy to make in less than 15 minutes.

Peach Simple Syrup

This peach simple syrup is easy to make and perfect for making peach flavored cocktails, such as this Peach Margarita.

Rosemary Simple Syrup

This easy rosemary simple syrup recipe is the perfect way to add a slightly herby, rosemary flavor to any type of drink. Rosemary syrup is great for so many fall and winter cocktail recipes, such as this rosemary gimlet.

Blackberry Simple Syrup

This Blackberry Simple Syrup is a versatile cocktail syrup that can easily be made with fresh or frozen blackberries. After you make a batch, try this Blackberry Margarita Recipe.

Banana Syrup

If you have some bananas that are going bad, use them to make this banana simple syrup which you can use for a tropical cocktail, such as this Banana Rum Cocktail.

Basil Simple Syrup

This basil simple syrup is an easy herb simple syrup that is a great way to use up basil before it goes bad. Add it to any fruity spring or summer cocktail, or make this Basil Mojito.

Raspberry Simple Syrup

This raspberry simple syrup is an easy, three ingredient syrup that is perfect for drinks or cocktails. Make a batch in under 15 minutes and use it in a variety of ways. Experiment with creative craft cocktails, such as in this Raspberry Martini, or use it for teas, lemonades or homemade soda.