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    How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup

    Modified: Mar 21, 2025 · Published: Feb 21, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

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    Blackberry Simple Syrup.

    This tasty blackberry simple syrup is made with simple ingredients and is the perfect way to put a blackberry twist on your favorite drink recipes. 

    A glass bottle of blackberry syrup next to two glasses of blackberry Italian Sodas.
    Jump to:
    • What's in Blackberry Syrup  
    • How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup (Step by Step)
    • Want to Make a Thick Blackberry Syrup?
    • Recipe Tips 
    • Don't Miss These Fruit Syrup Recipes 
    • Ways to Use Blackberry Simple Syrup 
    • Print the Recipe Card 
    • How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup

    A great simple syrup recipe is the easiest way to bring fresh flavors and a bit of sweetness to so many things! Pour it over vanilla ice cream or mix it with fresh lemon juice for blackberry lemonade. Combine it with club soda for a delicious Italian soda. 

    This homemade blackberry syrup recipe is also great to use in your favorite drinks! This simple blackberry syrup is delicious in classic cocktails like mint juleps, for a blackberry moscow mule or make a blackberry mojito by using it in place of the traditional simple syrup in the recipe. 

    What's in Blackberry Syrup  

    Ingredients for Blackberry Simple Syrup.
    • Water - Filtered water will give you the cleanest flavor in this syrup.
    • White sugar - Choose cane sugar or beet sugar for the best flavor. If you want to use a different sweetener, try agave nectar, but it will change the flavor of the syrup slightly. 
    • Blackberries - Fresh or frozen blackberries work great for this recipe. (You can use frozen blackberries straight from the freezer. No need to thaw them first.) 

    How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup (Step by Step)

    Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. 

    Add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.

    Blackberries in a pot of simple syrup.

    Add blackberries and cook at a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes or until blackberries are soft. 

    Blackberry syrup foaming up on the stove.

    Remove from heat once the mixture starts to foam and rise up in the pot. (Note - this happens fast! Watch the syrup so it doesn’t boil over and make a sticky mess.)  

    Using a potato masher or spatula, gently crush the blackberries. 

    Allow the mixture to cool for at least 10-15 minutes or until it reaches room temperature. 

    Blackberry syrup being strained through a fine mesh strainer.

    Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour blackberry mixture through the sieve. 

    A hand moving a spatula through blackberry syrup in a fine mesh strainer held over a glass bowl.

    Using a spatula, gently work all of the liquid through the strainer. Discard the leftover berry pieces. 

    Finished syrup being poured into a mason jar.

    Pour syrup into a glass, airtight container. 

    A glass jar of blackberry syrup.

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

    Want to Make a Thick Blackberry Syrup?

    If you want to use this syrup for pancakes, waffles, french toast, or ice cream, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and continue to cook the syrup for 10-15 extra minutes to further reduce the liquid.

    Be sure to stir consistently to help prevent the syrup from bubbling over. Continued cooking will create a thicker syrup that has the consistency of maple syrup. It should coat the back of a spoon. 

    Recipe Tips 

    • Let your syrup cool completely in the refrigerator before using it in your drinks. Blackberry syrup should be well chilled when used in cocktails or mocktails.  
    • Use a glass bottle to store the syrup. Plastic containers can retain the smell of whatever was in them before, so stay away from plastic when you’re going to store syrup for a week or two. It can easily take on the flavor of whatever was previously stored in a plastic container. Glass containers don’t have this issue, making them ideal for storing drink syrups. 

    Don't Miss These Fruit Syrup Recipes 

    Homemade fruit syrups are an easy way to create delicious cocktails and mocktails at home. Try homemade strawberry syrup, blueberry syrup, mixed berry syrup with 4 berries, or easy peach syrup.

    Strawberry Syrup in a glass bottle.
    Strawberry Syrup
    A pitcher of finished blueberry syrup.
    Blueberry Syrup

    Ways to Use Blackberry Simple Syrup 

    Homemade fruit syrup can be used in so many delicious ways. 

    • Add 1-2 tablespoons to sweeten hot tea, iced tea, or lemonade. 
    • Add 1 teaspoon to an Old Fashioned cocktail, instead of the sugar. 
    • In my refreshing Blackberry Margarita Recipe.
    • Mix 2 oz blackberry simple syrup into 4-6 oz club soda for a homemade Italian Soda.
    A glass of blackberry Italian soda.

    Print the Recipe Card 

    A jar of blackberry simple syrup.

    How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup

    Katy McAvoy
    Perfect to use in iced tea, lemonade, margaritas, or any number of drinks, blackberry simple syrup is only 3 ingredients and super easy to make.
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    Prep Time 0 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Servings 12 oz

    Equipment

    • Fine Mesh Strainer
    • Glass Bottles
    • Small Saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen

    Instructions
     

    • Bring water to a boil in a small pot over medium heat.
    • Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
    • Add blackberries. Cook at a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes or until blackberries are soft.
    • Remove from heat once the mixture starts to foam and rise up in the pot.
    • Using a potato masher, crush the blackberries.
    • Allow the mixture to cool for at least 10-15 minutes or until it reaches room temperature.
    • Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour blackberry mixture through the sieve. Discard solids.
    • Pour syrup into an airtight glass container.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    When stored in the refrigerator, your blackberry simple syrup will keep for at least 2 weeks. Discard it as soon as it looks slightly cloudy or you see any change in color. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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    About Katy McAvoy

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

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    1. Janie says

      July 15, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      I have been blessed this year to (probably due to a lot of rain and sun) to have wild blackberries on our little one acre yard. Over a week I collected 3 cups and made this syrup this evening. Super easy and the house smells like I’ve been making jam all day. Easy one pot recipe with special notes included. So looking forward to trying this syrup in sparkling mineral water.

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      • Katy McAvoy says

        July 16, 2023 at 8:04 am

        So happy to hear you liked the recipe! Your syrup will be delicious with sparkling water. Enjoy! 🙂

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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