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    Home » Recent Posts » Simple Syrups for Drinks

    Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup Recipe

    Published: Mar 31, 2022 · Updated: Aug 12, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Homemade strawberry syrup for drinks is so versatile, delicious, and easy to make. It’s only 3 ingredients and can be used in cocktails, mocktails, and even homemade strawberry milk! 

    Strawberry Simple Syrup

    Strawberry season in Michigan is short-lived, but glorious. There’s nothing like the amazing flavor of berries that have been allowed to ripen in the field and picked fresh from the plant. 

    Kiddo and I head to a local farm every June to pick at least 15 pounds of strawberries. Some of those berries are turned into freezer jam, some get frozen, and several cups get turned into a big batch of homemade strawberry syrup. 

    Strawberry syrup can be mixed with club soda for delicious mocktails or added to spirits for cocktails. Kiddo loves it stirred into milk for homemade strawberry milk aka “pink milk.” 

    Ingredients 

    Strawberry syrup ingredients
    • Sugar
    • Water
    • Strawberries

    How to Make Strawberry Syrup

    Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. 

    Sugar being poured into a pot of sliced strawberries and water.

    Bring the mixture to a bubble, reduce the heat to low, and allow the mixture to cook until the berries are soft. About 10 minutes. 

    Remove from heat. 

    Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. (About an hour.) 

    Using a potato masher, crush the berries in the pot. 

    Crushing cooked strawberries in a small pot.

    Pour strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve placed over a bowl. 

    Strawberry syrup being poured through a strainer.

    Discard the berry remnants in the strainer.

    Cool the syrup completely. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Strawberry Syrup in a glass bottle.

    Use Strawberry Simple Syrup in…

    • Strawberry Milk - Stir 2-3 tablespoons of syrup into 8 oz of milk. Stir, sip and enjoy!
    • Strawberry Italian Soda - Mix 1 oz of syrup into 6 oz club soda, add ice, sip and enjoy!
    • Strawberry Lemonade (Cocktail and Mocktail)
    • Strawberry Rosé Cocktail
    • Strawberry Basil Mocktail
    Italian Soda
    Strawberry Italian Soda

    FAQs and Tips for Strawberry Simple Syrup

    What is strawberry syrup made of?

    Just three simple ingredients make up strawberry syrup - water, strawberries and sugar. 

    What do I need to make strawberry simple syrup?

    Besides the ingredients, this syrup requires a small saucepan, a potato masher, a bowl, and a fine mesh strainer.

    Can I use frozen strawberries? 

    Yes! Frozen berries work great in this recipe. No need to thaw them, just add them into the pot while frozen. 

    What can I use instead of sugar? 

    Honey is a delicious substitution for sugar in this recipe. I use that swap in my Strawberry Elderflower Cocktail, which is made with a strawberry honey syrup. 

    Is strawberry syrup the same as jam?

    Not at all! There’s no pectin or gelatin in syrup to thicken it up. This is a thin strawberry syrup designed to be mixed into drinks, not used on pancakes or toast. 

    How long does strawberry syrup last in the fridge?

    When kept in the refrigerator, this simple syrup will last for at least 2 weeks. 

    Can I use this syrup to make Strawberry Milk?

    Yes! Mix 2-3 tablespoons of syrup into 8 oz of milk, sip and enjoy!

    Strawberry Milk
    Strawberry Milk

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    Homemade strawberry syrup for drinks is so versatile, delicious, and easy to make. It’s only 3 ingredients and can be used in cocktails, mocktails, and even homemade strawberry milk!

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 10 min
    • Total Time: 15 min
    • Yield: 12 oz 1x
    • Category: Mocktails
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)

    Instructions

    Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

    Bring the mixture to a bubble, reduce the heat to low, and allow the mixture to cook until the berries are soft. About 10 minutes. 

    Remove from heat. 

    Using a potato masher, crush the berries in the pot. 

    Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. (About an hour.) 

    Pour strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve placed over a bowl. 

    Discard the berry remnants in the strainer. 

    Cool the syrup completely. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Equipment

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. AutismMama

      April 13, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      Super simple! Couldn't ask for an easier recipe for sweet, delicious strawberry syrup. Perfect for spring! We also use it to mix into coconut milk yogurt.

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      • Katy McAvoy

        April 14, 2022 at 10:26 am

        Yay! I'm so glad you liked it. Great to hear that it's also good in yogurt!

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