Blueberry Simple Syrup
Add a blueberry twist to any drink with this homemade blueberry syrup for cocktails! All you need is 3 simple ingredients and a little time for a sweet, smooth syrup that takes your lemonade or homemade cocktails to the next level!
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Potato masher
- 1 mason jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan. Smush the berries with a wooden spoon or a masher.
- Heat over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar crystals dissolve.
- Allow the sweet syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Strain out the leftover blueberry chunks by placing a funnel in your glass jar with the sieve on top. Pour the liquid into the jar.
- Add to your favorite drinks!
Notes
The yield for this recipe is approximately 1.5 cups or 12 ounces. The nutritional facts are based on a 1 ounce serving size.
Store leftover blueberry cocktail syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Use as desired to make homemade sodas, to sweeten cocktails, or to add color and flavor to any beverage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 71kcal
Cost: 4