Cherry Simple Syrup
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This homemade cherry syrup is rich, jammy, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It’s an easy way to add bold cherry flavor and vibrant color to cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, or even pancakes and yogurt bowls.
Watch Me Make Cherry Syrup
Ways to Use It
- In cocktails, like these: Frozen Cherry Daiquiri, Cherry Aperol Margarita, and a Freezer Door Old Fashioned.
- In mocktails, like this Bitter Citrus Soda hangover remedy that you can customize with any fruits and syrups you like.
- Use both the syrup and the leftover strained cherry solids on pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, and ice cream!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherries pitted (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup sugar adjust to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp lemon juice or a small strip of lemon zest for brightness
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cherries, water, and sugar.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for about 10–15 minutes, until the cherries soften and begin to break down.
- (Optional) Add lemon juice or zest for extra zing.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing down gently on the cherries to extract maximum flavor.
- Let the syrup cool completely, then transfer to a sealed jar or bottle.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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