The Step By Step Guide To Making Blackberry Simple Syrup

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

Have you ever wanted to easily add fruity, blackberry juices flavor to your craft cocktails, stack of pancakes or cake layers? Then you’ll love this simple blackberry syrup! Not only is it easy to make with just 3 ingredients, but it’s a perfect fit for classic cocktails like mint juleps, blackberry margarita, a blackberry bourbon smash, or a blackberry moscow mule. It can also add a bit of sweetness to marinades, glazes, vanilla ice cream and more.

In this post you'll learn why this syrup filled with fresh flavors is a must-try ingredient, different ways to use it after it goes through a gentle boil, and how to infuse it with unique flavors. So, let's dive in and explore the sweet world of blackberry simple syrup!

Give these delicious syrups a try once you get a hand for making your own syrups at home: Passion fruit syrup, orange simple syrup, demerara syrup and strawberry syrup!

❓ What is simple syrup

The basic creation of simple syrup is to simmer equal parts sugar and water together. After the sugar dissolves, the mixture becomes thick and viscous. It’s a sweet ingredient that can add balance and a delicious way to add flavor to your favorite blackberry cocktails, hot tea, mocktails, whipped cream, cakes, and more!

Want to experiment with more of your own simple syrup infusions? Check out these 15+ Flavored Simple Syrup Recipes for more fun creations!

🍴Ingredients

To make blackberry simple syrup, you'll need just a few simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry or fridge. Here's what you'll need if you're heading to the grocery store:

• Water - Use regular tap water or take the flavor up a notch with filtered water.
• Sugar - Granulated sugar is best here for blackberry syrup. You can use regular white sugar or turbinado sugar, caster sugar, or demerara sugar for a deeper color and flavor profile.
• Fresh Blackberries - You're welcome to use fresh or frozen blackberries, depending on what you have on hand for this easy recipe! Using fresh blackberries will give you a brighter and more intense pure flavor, whereas frozen blackberries will work as well and are a great option if you're making this syrup when blackberries are not in season.

⚒️ Equipment

Making this blackberry simple syrup recipe (or really any plain simple syrup) is a snap. All you need are basic kitchen tools before making cocktail recipes with a cocktail shaker. Here’s what I suggest you grab for making this homemade syrup for your favorite drinks

• Saucepan - Every kitchen needs a small saucepan. If possible, splurge a little bit for one with a heavy bottom — it’ll last much longer than cheap versions and will also help to minimize the chance of scorching.
• Mesh Strainer - You’re welcome to fish out the blackberries using a slotted spoon if you prefer, but placing the mesh strainer over the funnel leading into your squeeze bottle is the quickest, most direct method I’ve tried.
• Squeeze Bottle & Funnel - These are optional, but they are the easiest way I know how to store simple syrup without making a sticky mess of your fridge. The squeeze bottle also makes it easy to measure exactly what you need. You’re also welcome to use a mason jar, delitainer, or any other container with a tight-fitting lid.

📖 Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the simple syrup. Simmer the equal parts water and sugar together in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the muddled blackberries and continue heating for about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Infuse with muddled blackberries. Afterward, remove the saucepan from the heat and leave the berries to steep.

Step 3: Strain the hot syrup with a fine mesh sieve or fine mesh strainer.

Step 4: Using a funnel, add syrup into an airtight container and used as desired!

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

• Steep for at least an hour. The longer you steep, the more rich flavor you’ll extract from the broken down berries.
• Wrap it up as a charming and thoughtful hostess or housewarming gift to take with you at your next get together with the makings of a blackberry mojito!
• Use a squeeze bottle for storage. Your kitchen will stay cleaner for it, which is always a bonus. All the easier to add into your ice cream sundae, blackberry lemonade, favorite cocktails, or as a liquid sweetener for your homemade italian soda!
• Try using organic demerara sugar instead of cane sugar to mix the flavors up!

❓ How to use this fruity simple syrup

The best way to use blackberry syrup made with juicy blackberries is in your favorite beverages or cocktails. Up your cocktail game by adding infused simple syrup in my Tequila Honey Bee Margarita or add a little to these Coconut Pineapple Margaritas instead.

You can use this syrup anywhere you need an extra boost of flavor, such as:

• In passion fruit mojitos, martinis, and gin gimlets and iced tea.
• Added into an ice cream base for extra flavor
• A great addition to creative mocktail recipes with club soda.
• Drizzled over waffles, pancakes, savory crepes, and french toast.
• In marinades or sauces for grilled meat and vegetables. Add more herbs and raspberry for extra flavor.
• In glazes for fruit salads, dinner rolls, and savory quick breads.

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