Homemade blackberry simple syrup is an easy and delicious way to add fruity blackberry flavor to cocktails, sodas and sweets!
Blackberry syrup also makes a great homemade substitute for grenadine! (We use it to make a scrumptious Blackberry Shirley Temple!) You can use this recipe in any mocktails or cocktails calling for simple syrup or grenadine.
Ingredients
This syrup is made from equal parts of fresh blackberries, granulated sugar and water.
How To Make This Recipe
Homemade blackberry syrup is a quick and simple recipe. Here's how it's done:
1. Start by mashing fresh blackberries in the bottom of a small sauce pot.
2. Then, add the sugar and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
3. After simmering, set the syrup aside and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth.
That's it! The berry simple syrup is ready to be used immediately or stored for later.
Serving Suggestions & Drink Ideas
Blackberry simple syrup is a great way to add fresh berry flavor and pretty purple coloring to various drinks and desserts. Use this syrup in place of simple syrup or grenadine in any of your favorite recipes. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Blackberry Shirley Temple - This delicious mocktail gives a pretty, sophisticated twist to a childhood favorite!
- Blackberry Lemonade - Fresh lemon juice, water, and blackberry syrup - Perfect for hot Summer days!
- Blackberry Vodka Sodas - Like Whiteclaw, but better!
- Blackberry Lemon Drop Martinis
- Blackberry Bellinis - Just pour a splash in some Prosecco or add some vodka and lemon juice for a fancy French 76!
- Blackberry Basil Smash - Delicious with gin or whiskey!
- Blackberry Vanilla Sundaes - Fruit syrups make for a yummy ice cream topping! Try it with our Old Fashioned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and fresh berries!
If you love berry drinks, be sure to check out our Blackberry Bee's Knees recipe too!
How Long Does Blackberry Syrup Last?
Store this syrup in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before serving.
Other Homemade Syrup Recipes...
We love making flavorful syrups to spice up our cocktails. Check out these other simple syrup recipes, too.
Recipe
Blackberry Syrup
ADJUST SERVINGS
Special Equipment
- 1 Cheesecloth
- 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces blackberries
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Cup water
Instructions
- Gather, measure and prepare the Blackberry Syrup ingredients as listed. In a small saucepan, mash the blackberries using a muddler or fork. Add sugar and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Set syrup aside and allow to cool to room-temperature. Strain the syrup through a cheesecloth lined fine-mesh strainer. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
* A Note About Salt
Unless otherwise noted, all recipes on The Sage Apron are developed using Diamond Crystal Kosher salt. It is a great all-purpose salt for cooking and baking. If using table salt, reduce quantities by about half.
Kathryn says
We loved this. Also tried it with Empress Gin. Excellent. Can you freeze leftover syrup?
The Sage Apron says
I'm glad you loved it! The Empress Gin pairing is top notch!!
You can freeze simple syrups, but because of the high sugar content, they won't freeze as solid as ice. We actually freeze ours in pre-measured portions in a silicone ice tray and then move the cubes to a freezer bag. Double bag it to avoid freezer burn. They thaw quickly so you can use anytime!
Thanks for the kind comment!!!
- Taylor 🙂