Name: How to Make Simple Syrup (4 Unique Flavors)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 per syrup
Cuisine: American

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February 3, 2026

When we make cocktails or mocktails at home, we love adding our own simple syrups, especially flavored ones. There’s something about making our own flavored syrups that makes us feel like mad scientists, watching as the sugar melts into the water and the flavor additions (like fruits or spices) turn the clear liquid into different colorful tones. Dark purple, vibrant red, bright orange, or even pale yellow-green. It seems like it should be much harder, but this simple recipe will show you exactly how to make simple syrup at home.

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How to Make Simple Syrup (4 Unique Flavors)

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Blueberry Lemon Simple Syrup

Add the water, sugar, blueberries, lemon juice, and lemon peel to the pot and stir together. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 more minutes, then remove from heat.

Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to get rid of the blueberries and lemon peel. Press down on the blueberries with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to get all of the fruit juice out. You may need to do this twice because this syrup is very thick.

Cool the syrup to room temperature, then use it right away or store the rest in a jar or container with a tight fitting lid.

Strawberry Mint Simple Syrup

Add the water, sugar, and strawberries to the pot and stir together. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.

Add the mint to the pot with the strawberries and sugar mixture and cook another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to get rid of the strawberries and mint. Be sure to press down on the strawberries with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to get all of the fruit juice out.

Cool the syrup to room temperature, then use it right away or store the rest in a jar or container with a tight fitting lid.

Carrot Ginger Simple Syrup

Add the water, sugar, shredded carrots, lemon juice, and ginger to the pot and stir together. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 more minutes, then remove from heat.

Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to get rid of the carrots and ginger. Press down on the shredded carrots with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to get all of the carrot juice out.

Cool the syrup to room temperature, then use it right away or store the rest in a jar or container with a tight fitting lid.

Pineapple Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Add the water, sugar, crushed pineapple, and jalapeño to the pot and stir together. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil.

Remove the jalapeño slices from the pot and discard, then cook the pineapple syrup mixture for another 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to get rid of the pineapple pulp. Press down on the pineapple with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to get all of the fruit juice out.

Cool the syrup to room temperature, then use it right away or store the rest in a jar or container with a tight fitting lid.

Note

These flavored simple syrups can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks, or placed in a freezer safe container (or even poured into ice cube trays) and frozen for up to a year.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Perfect Sugar Dissolution 🧊
Always use hot water and stir constantly to ensure complete sugar dissolution, creating a crystal-clear simple syrup base with no grainy texture.
Flavor Infusion Technique 🌶️
For maximum flavor extraction, let your chosen ingredients (like jalapeño or ginger) steep in the hot syrup for 15-20 minutes, then strain for a more intense flavor profile.
Storage Secret 🏺
Store your flavored simple syrups in clean, airtight glass bottles in the refrigerator, where they'll keep for up to 2 weeks - always label with the flavor and date.
Fruit Flavor Intensification 🍓
When using fresh fruits like strawberries or blueberries, gently muddle them before adding to the syrup to release more natural sugars and enhance the overall flavor complexity.
Sweetness Calibration 🥄
Experiment with different sugar-to-water ratios: a 1:1 ratio creates a standard syrup, while a 2:1 ratio produces a richer, more concentrated sweetener for cocktails and desserts.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes