Last Updated on August 18, 2024 by Leah Hall
A great raspberry syrup for cocktails and mocktails.
This rich raspberry syrup might be the best tasting raspberry syrup we have ever had! We were originally looking for a great raspberry syrup to use in a classic raspberry cocktail, The Clover Club, and when we made this recipe, we knew that we would be using this Rich Raspberry syrup in more than just cocktails! Rich Simple Syrup is thicker than other simple syrups, which is perfect in aforementioned Clover Club! Try our Watermelon Syrup, too!
Raspberry Syrup
For this rich raspberry syrup, we started out by making a rich simple syrup. Rich simple syrup is basically a sweeter, stronger flavored version of simple syrup that reduces the amount of water used to make it, which prevents the syrup from watering down your drink. This is great for cocktails and homemade sodas, where you need lots of sweetness with limited dilution.
We love to use rich simple syrup in drinks like an Old Fashioned or drinks where we have ice in the drink which is going to water down the drink as it melts.
Is Grenadine Raspberry Syrup?
Where Can I Buy Raspberry Syrup?
There are some you can buy at the store: Torani, Monin, or even Jordan’s Skinny (no sugar). Those are just options, but we think our recipe is the easiest so that you know what it is in it, and it’s just so easy to make, so make homemade!
Cold Steeping
We also used a cold steeping process, infusing the fruit flavor into the syrup when the syrup is cool. The cold steeping process slowly extracts the flavors into the syrup, retaining the subtle fresh fruit flavors that sometimes get lost when the fruit is cooked during a hot syrup making process.
The result is a wonderfully flavored syrup that tastes just like a freshly picked raspberry!
Can Simple Syrups go bad?
They can get moldy if they sit too long. We encourage you to store it in the fridge in a bottle or jar but for no more than one to two weeks. We actually have a whole shelf of simple syrups in our fridge at any given time!
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Rich Raspberry Simple Syrup
A thicker, richer version of regular simple syrup, with raspberry flavor.
Ingredients
Rich Raspberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
Add the sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Once it is boiling, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
When cool, add in raspberries.
Allow the syrup and raspberries to steep for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, shake to break up the berries and then muddle berries to fully release the juices.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 51.8gFiber: 1gSugar: 50.7gProtein: 0.2g
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TheFlowers Point
Monday 26th of June 2023
Very informative
Suzanne
Sunday 28th of July 2019
Should I steep the mixture on the counter or in the fridge? Thank you!
The 'Noms.
Sunday 28th of July 2019
It's great either way. Only reason to do it in the fridge though would be if you want it cooler faster. So, totally up to you!
Citra Kale
Thursday 9th of March 2017
bookmarked it and absolutely will try it soon. thank you for sharing
The 'Noms.
Monday 13th of March 2017
Thanks so much, enjoy!
Kelly
Sunday 28th of August 2016
What if I already have raspberry juice from raspberries that I picked?
The 'Noms.
Sunday 28th of August 2016
You could sure try it out - you are just cutting out the muddling and straining. Maybe 1/2 cup of juice?