Simple Syrup Recipes for the Perfect Homemade Gift

Simple syrup recipes are easy to create and make a wonderful gift for any time of year. Perfect for cocktails or naturally flavored sodas, toppings for dessert and more.

Simple Syrup Recipes

How pretty is this cranberry simple syrup?

I've just made three simple syrup recipes to share with you today, and plan on taking them to a couple of parties we are attending, as well as having a couple left for us to use at home. This cranberry syrup would be great in a cocktail with vodka, seltzer, and fresh lime.

It's just as good sans alcohol for those who don't like to drink. How about adding a touch to Prosecco or Champagne for added color and a tart flavor.

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The recent popularity of Moscow Mules requires ginger beer as one of the key ingredients.

This used to be hard to buy around here, but I found that making a simple syrup with fresh ginger and seltzer is a good substitution. In fact, I wrote about it in my Skinny Moscow Mule Recipe.

Since I was creating a pretty label for my bottles I uploaded the pdf above for your convenience. The red color may seem a little holiday, but I think you could get away with this one all year. Better yet, print it in greyscale for a more neutral style.

How to Use Simple Syrup

Typically cocktails use about 1 ounce of simple syrup along with alcohol and possibly a mixer such as a club soda or seltzer water. However, you can use as much or as little as you like. Have fun experimenting and making your own signature drink.

You don't have to use them strictly for cocktails. For example, the lemon simple syrup can be used to make lemonade, sweeten iced tea, or just as a cocktail mixer. It would also be great on pound cake, pancakes, and sliced melon for dessert.

How Long do Homemade Simple Syrup Recipes Last?

Unfortunately, these fresh yummy syrups don't last long. There are no preservatives so I suggest that you use them or give them away quickly. They should last for about one month if kept refrigerated. Make sure that you use glass bottles that you've sterilized to help prevent any bacteria growth.

Have fun experimenting and making your own signature drinks.

P.S. If you are looking for more cocktail ideas you may enjoy this Pomegranate Cocktail called the Moscow Pom, or this recipe for a Sweet and Spicy Blood Orange Margarita. You can find them and more on my Recipes Page.

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Simple Syrup Recipes

Yield: approx 36 ounces

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Simple syrup recipes are easy to create and make a wonderful gift for any time of year. Perfect for cocktails or naturally flavored sodas, toppings for dessert and more.

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Ingredients

Cranberry Syrup

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

Ginger Syrup

• 1 cup fresh ginger peeled & sliced (4 oz)
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

Lemon Syrup

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

Instructions

1. For each syrup bring the ingredients to a boil. 
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly then strain. You can use a coffee filter to obtain a clear syrup.
4. Pour into 12 oz. sterilized bottles.
5. Refrigerate up to 1 month.

Notes

The average drink typically uses 1 oz of simple along with liquor and some other mixer such as club soda or seltzer water. However, you can use as much or as little of the simple syrup in your cocktail.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 36 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g

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