Infused Simple Syrup Recipes for the Perfect Homemade Gift

Learn how to make your own flavored simple syrups at home. Perfect for cocktails or natural sodas, toppings for dessert, and more. Use our labels and bring some as a host or hostess gift.

Flavored Simple Syrup Recipes

How pretty is this cranberry simple syrup?

I've just made four 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.

Basic Simple Syrup Recipe

The recipe for a classic simple syrup uses equal parts of sugar to water or a 1:1 ratio. However, I found depending on what you use to flavor the syrup the extra 1/2 cup of water is helpful.  You could also buy bottled simple syrup in the mixer section of the grocery store or online. In that case, you would simply infuse it with whatever flavors you like and possibly add a little water as needed just like in the recipes below

Other Flavor Ideas

The recipes below and printable labels are for cranberry, lemon, lemon-lime, and ginger. However, you could make all kinds of flavored simple syrup.

• Use one or a combination of fresh herbs such as mint, lavender, rosemary, and fresh basil leaves.
• Simmer one or a mix of whole spices such as cinnamon sticks, vanilla, allspice, and clove.
• Use any kind of citrus rinds, zest, or berries.
• Many people love drinks that are hot and spicy why not try adding a few slices of fresh jalapeno peppers to the mix?

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 non-alcoholic beverages like lemonade, sweetened iced tea, or just as a cocktail mixer.

It would also be great on pound cake, ice cream, and sliced melon for dessert. Or substitute your delicious syrup for maple syrup on pancakes and waffles.

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 in the fridge. 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. You'll love the refreshing taste.

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