This strawberry simple syrup recipe is as simple as the title. It only consists of three ingredients and is tastier than any store bought simple syrup you can find. We all know homemade naturally tastes better. The fresh strawberries in this simple syrup give any mixed drink the boost it needs. It adds a sweet fruity taste to cocktails and/or mocktails.
Once you’ve made your first simple syrup from scratch you never want to buy store bought syrup again. I specifically made this strawberry simple syrup recipe for my delicious Jamaican Rum Punch recipe. It’s the perfect pairing and the fresh strawberries add just the right amount of freshness. Also, look at how beautiful those strawberries are in the photo above. This recipe was truly meant to be!
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Homemade simple syrup is so easy to make and tastes amazing. This strawberry simple syrup consists of 3 ingredients, is cost effective, and sure to be the best simple syrup you've tried in a while.
Ingredients
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 lbs. Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
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Wash and cut the tops off of the strawberries.
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Then cut the strawberries into quarters.
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Pour the water, sugar, and quartered strawberries into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Once the mixture is boiling stir frequently for 2 minutes to avoid burning.
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Turn the heat down to medium-low heat and occasionally stir the mixture for another 5-10 minutes. *The longer it cooks the stronger the strawberry taste*
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Turn the heat off and let the strawberry mixture cool down.
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Use a strainer to pour the hot simple syrup liquid into a pitcher. Once it has cooled down pour the strawberry simple syrup into a glass bottle.
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Close up the bottle and keep in the fridge for any mixed drink!
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