Blueberry Simple Syrup for Cocktails and Drinks
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Place the blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.16 ounces blueberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to smash the blueberries as they cook. Allow the mixture to continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the fruit has broken down. Don't let it boil or it will overflow.
- Remove the syrup from heat, and let the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes or longer if desired. Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve to remove the fruit pieces.
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups total.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- The lemon juice is optional. It adds a nice "pop" to the syrup and cuts through some of the sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Simple Syrup for Cocktails and Drinks
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
86
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
30
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
