Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup for Cocktails, Mocktails, and Sparkling Water
This Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup is made with just 3 ingredients and adds a light sweet flavor to cocktails, mocktails, sparkling water, and iced tea.
It’s incredibly easy to make. Just chop fresh strawberries, simmer them with sugar and water, strain, and you’re done.
Why Make Simple Syrup From Scratch?
Once you make simple syrup at home, you will see how easy it is and it will become a staple in your fridge.
Store-bought syrups often taste artificial or overly sweet. This version tastes like real strawberries. It’s bright, clean, and naturally flavored, adding color and flavor without overwhelming your drink.
How to Use This Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup
I especially love using this syrup in my Strawberry Elderflower Spritz, but it’s just as good stirred into lemonade, drizzled into sparkling water, or added to iced tea for a subtle fruit note.
It keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it perfect for entertaining or for adding a little something special to everyday drinks.
Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup
Equipment
- fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered or cut into large chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to bubble.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, straining the strawberries from the liquid. Gently press the strawberries with a spoon or spatula to extract as much of the liquid as possible.
- Discard the solids and allow the liquid to cool. Transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This syrup pairs especially well with sparkling wine, elderflower liqueur, lemonade, and mocktails.
A Simple Syrup Worth Making
This Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup is one of those small recipes that makes a big impact. It’s simple, dependable, and adds delicious flavor to everything from sparkling water to celebratory cocktails.
If you make it, I’d love to see how you use it. Leave a comment below, send me a message, or tag me on Instagram @modernclassichost.
