Strawberry Syrup for Cocktails
Elevate your cocktail game with this luscious homemade Strawberry Syrup, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that transforms fresh strawberries into a silky, vibrant mixer perfect for your favorite drinks. Crafted with just four pantry-friendly ingredients—juicy strawberries, granulated sugar, water, and a splash of zesty lemon juice—this syrup is as easy as it is versatile. In just 20 minutes, you'll have a vibrant, ruby-red syrup that delivers a sweet and tangy punch, perfect for strawberry margaritas, mojitos, or even drizzling over desserts. Optimize your cocktail creations with this fresh fruit syrup, boasting all-natural ingredients and a shelf life of up to two weeks in your fridge. Impress your guests with the burst of seasonal flavor this simple syrup packs into every pour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water and remove the green tops. Slice them into halves or quarters if large.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and gently mash the strawberries with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to release their juices.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl or jar, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover solids.
Stir in the lemon juice for a touch of brightness and balance. Mix well.
Allow the syrup to cool completely, then transfer it to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before using in your favorite cocktails.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.7 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
