The basis for many great cocktails is a little simple syrup. Making your own is easy and allows you to get creative with flavors and sweetness. Our strawberry simple syrup is a key ingredient in our strawberry basil mojitos, strawberry margaritas, and frozen strawberry daiquiris. Like our brown sugar simple syrup and cranberry simple syrup, it’s a great way to add natural flavor to your drinks.
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Key Ingredients
It takes 3 ingredients and about 25 minutes to make strawberry simple syrup, so buy some extra strawberries when they are in season.
The full ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.
- Sugar: This recipe uses white granulated sugar. You can substitute brown sugar for a rich, caramel-like syrup that is great in an Old Fashioned.
- Strawberries: You will need fresh strawberries. If all you can find is frozen, you can allow them to come to room temperature before making the simple syrup.
How to Make Strawberry Simple Syrup
Here are the quick, step-by-step instructions with visuals; you can find the full instructions, including the exact ingredients, in the recipe card below.
Pro-tip: Making homemade strawberry simple syrup is worth the extra time. Store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. The leftover strawberries are great on top of pancakes or waffles.
- Start by cutting your strawberries into halves or quarters after removing their stems. Add these strawberries to a medium saucepan with the water and sugar, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Maintain a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes or until you notice the sugar has completely dissolved and the strawberries have softened. Take your pan off the heat and let everything cool to room temperature.
- Pour this cooled mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently on the strawberries to extract all their juice. Transfer the syrup into a bottle or jar using a funnel.
- Save the strained strawberries. They make a delicious topping for ice cream, pancakes, or waffles. Store them in an air-tight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- The strawberry simple syrup can be stored in an airtight bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- If you can’t find fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries for the simple syrup. Allow them to come to room temperature before cooking in the water and sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
More Strawberry Recipes to Try
Looking for more strawberry recipes? Try these other favorites:
- Strawberry Pineapple Frosé – This frozen rosé is the perfect summertime drink. It’s a light and refreshing frozen drink that’s not too sweet.
- Strawberry Margarita – Using homemade strawberry simple syrup, enjoy easy, refreshing strawberry margaritas two ways – on the rocks or frozen. They are the perfect cocktail for a few people or a crowd.
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri – This is the perfect rum cocktail. Made with a simple strawberry syrup, this cocktail is loaded with strawberry flavor.
- Strawberry Basil Mojito – This twist on the classic Cuban cocktail combines fresh strawberries, basil, lime, and homemade strawberry simple syrup.
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Strawberry Simple Syrup
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Equipment
- Medium Saucepan (2-3 Quarts)
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups strawberries, halved
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let the strawberries simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the strawberries are tender approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cool, strain through a fine-mesh strainer, squeezing any excess juice from the strawberries. Transfer the simple syrup into a bottle or jar, using a funnel if needed.
- Use the simple syrup in your favorite cocktail or drink. Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
