This simple syrup is a great addition to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Add it to lemonade for a summer afternoon refresher, or spike it with gin and club soda for a well-balanced cocktial.
SIMPLE SYRUP IS SO EASY TO MAKEÂ
Like most simple syrup recipes, all you need is a few ingredients and time. And once it’s made, you can store it the fridge for up to a week. Once you’ve made this and realize just how simple it is, you’ll be upgrading your drink game all summer long.
Blackberry Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
INGREDIENTSÂ
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1Â cup blackberriesÂ
2 large sprigs of rosemary (or as much as you can spare!)Â
1 cup sugarÂ
1Â cup waterÂ
Instructions
Add rosemary sprigs to saucepan and lightly toast to open up aromas.Â
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Add water, sugar, then blackberries to the lowly heated saucepan.Â
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Lightly mash the blackberries with potato masher.Â
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Stir frequently on medium-low heat until the mix begins to boil and all the sugar is dissolved.Â
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Turn heat off and mash with potato masher one more to release juices and oils. Â
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Allow to sit and steep for half an hour or more.Â
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Strain through fine metal colander to storage container.
Notes
This can be stored in the fridge for 7-10 days. It is great in our blackberry cocktail, over ice cream or on your favorite pancakes!Â
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