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Homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe (For Cocktails & Drinks)

Lindsey Neumayer
This easy homemade blueberry simple syrup recipe takes just 20 minutes of active cooking time and uses fresh or frozen blueberries. Perfect for adding natural berry flavor to drinks like cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, and mocktails. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Cocktail, Dessert, Drinks, Mocktail, Simple Syrup
Cuisine American
Servings 12 ounces
Calories 71 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan
  • 1 fine mesh strainer
  • 1 storage container
  • kitchen scale or measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 148 g blueberries fresh or frozen, washed if fresh (1 cup)
  • 200 g sugar granulated (1 cup)
  • 237 g water filtered (1 cup)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep berries. Wash fresh blueberries and set them aside.
    148 g blueberries
  • Heat water. Heat water in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
    237 g water
  • Add sugar. Add the sugar to the saucepan and stir until dissolved. Do not let the syrup boil, keep the heat at medium-low.
    200 g sugar
  • Add berries + infuse. Once the sugar is dissolved, add in the blueberries and 1 tbsp of fresh squeezed lemon juice (if using) and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
    1 tbsp lemon juice, 148 g blueberries
  • Cool + strain. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the berries.
  • Store. Store your simple syrup in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

ℹī¸ troubleshooting tips

    • too thick - blueberries are high in pectin, meaning they will easily gel up if heated for long at high temperatures. If you end up with a thicker syrup, you can thin it out by adding a bit more water, 2 TBSP at a time until it reaches the consistency you like.
    • too thin - if your syrup isn't thick enough, you can allow it to cook at a low simmer for longer (30-60 minutes). This lets more of the water evaporate and creates what is known as a rich syrup, which has a higher sugar to water ratio and a thicker consistency.
    • too sour - if your blueberries are not fully ripe, they may have a very sour taste. You can reheat your syrup and add in more sugar 50g (1/4 cup) at a time until you get the desired sweetness level you like.

â™ģī¸ customize your blueberry syrup

  • frozen berries - if you don't have fresh blueberries on hand, you can make this recipe using frozen blueberries!
  • lavender - the addition of culinary grade lavender (dried or fresh) plays nicely with blueberries!
  • vanilla or cinnamon - add in half of a vanilla pod or a cinnamon stick while the syrup simmers to create a wonderfully comforting blueberry spiced syrup.

đŸĢ™ how to store homemade simple syrup

Store your blueberry syrup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks. You can also freeze your syrup for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.004gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.04mg
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Keyword: bar ingredients, blueberries, blueberry, cocktail, mocktail, simple syrup