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    Simple Syrup Recipes for the Perfect Homemade Gift

    November 17, 2017 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    Cranberry simple syrup bottles with red bows.

    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.

    Cranberry simple syrup bottle with a red bow.

    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.

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    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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    Ginger Simple syrup bottles.

    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.

    Simple Syrup label
    Click image for a pdf of all four labels

    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.

    Simple syrups bottles in lemon, cranberry and ginger next to some barware and accessories.

    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.

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    More Great Drink Recipes

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

    Simple Syrup Recipes

    Patti Estep
    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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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Additional Time 5 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 approx 36 ounces
    Calories 71 kcal

    Equipment

    • Clear Glass Woozy Bottles, 12 Oz - Pack of 6

    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
     

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

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2gCalories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 2mgSugar: 17g
    Keyword homemade simple syrup, simple syrup gifts
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Tessa

      November 17, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Good day
      Lovely recipe but can I substitute the sugar for a sweetener like stevia?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 17, 2017 at 9:20 am

        Hi Tessa,

        I haven't never tried that but I do think it's worth a try. Whenever I've used stevia to sweeten tea it seems like a little goes a long way, so you would need to find the right ratio of water to stevia. Looking online, I see 1 cup of sugar equals 1 teaspoon of stevia. This makes me think that the result would not be a syrup but a sweetened liquid. You might try using the same recipe and substitute the sugar with one teaspoon of stevia and see how it turns out. Let me know how it works out.

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    2. Carole

      November 17, 2017 at 7:18 am

      This is so neat and simple, I thought there was so much more to it and the end result is beautiful. Great gift for the hostess. Really like the labels too, they accent the bottle perfectly.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 17, 2017 at 7:28 am

        Thanks Carole. I already brought some to my sister's house. She had us over for a family dinner last week and next week we are going to my brothers for a big party so I'll bring some to them too. Too bad you are so far away. I'd totally make some for you.

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