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Cranberry Simple Syrup for Drinks Recipe

This Cranberry Simple Syrup is a deliciously festive syrup that can be used in a wide variety of drinks, cocktails, mocktails and even desserts! It is made simply with just cranberries, water and sugar and is packed full of flavour. This cranberry syrup has a delicate sweet and sour balance that is the perfect addition to drinks during the holidays. Fr an extra pop of flavour you can also add a sprig of rosemary or a cinnamon stick while cooking.

So how do I make this Cranberry Simple Syrup from scratch?

To begin, add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a boil on a high heat and turn down to a medium heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries start to soften and burst. Take the syrup off the heat and using a wooden spoon or potato masher, smush the cranberries so they release a lot of their juices. Carefully pour the syrup through a sieve into a bowl. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, press the cranberries into the sieve to remove as much as the juice as possible while leaving the skins in the sieve. Allow to cool fully before transferring to a bottle or jar.

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries?

Choose either fresh or frozen cranberries for this recipe. They will give lots of juice and flavour to the syrup. I would not recommend using dried cranberries for this syrup.

How should I use this syrup?

You can have it simply with soda water or lemonade for a quick but refreshing drink. You can also add the syrup to a variety of drinks including Moscow Mules, Old Fashioneds,Gin Fizzes, Lemon Drop Martini, or any cocktail or mocktail that has a sweet and sour flavour balance.

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Cranberry Simple Syrup for Drinks

A sweet simple syrup made from sugar, water and cranberries. Perfect for cocktails, mocktails and drinks.
Course Syrup
Cuisine Drinks
Keyword Cranberry, Cranberry Recipe, Cranberry Simple Syrup, Cranberry Syrup, Simple Syrup, Syrup for cocktails, Syrup for Drinks, Syrup for Mocktails, Winter Simple Syrup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 small bottle
Calories 843kcal
Author pinkhairedpastrychef

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 wooden spoon or potato masher
  • 1 Small sieve
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 150 grams cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 200 grams caster sugar
  • 350 grams water
  • 1 sprig rosemary OPTIONAL

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add all the ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil on a high heat and turn down to a medium heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries start to soften and burst.
  • Take the syrup off the heat and using a wooden spoon or potato masher, smush the cranberries so they release a lot of their juices.
  • Carefully pour the syrup through a sieve into a bowl. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, press the cranberries into the sieve to remove as much as the juice as possible while leaving the skins in the sieve.
  • Allow to cool fully before transferring to a bottle or jar.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.
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