This homemade raspberry syrup is a simple yet flavorful way to add a burst of summer sweetness to your drinks. Made with just fresh raspberries, sugar, and water, it captures the fruit’s natural tartness and vibrant color, creating a syrup that’s perfect for enhancing iced teas, lemonades, cocktails, or sparkling water. The result is a rich, ruby-red syrup that not only looks beautiful but also adds a refreshing fruity twist to every sip.
Whether you’re mixing it into a cocktail, stirring it into iced tea, or drizzling it over desserts, this raspberry syrup brings a touch of elegance and flavor to any occasion. It’s free from artificial ingredients, easy to prepare, and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks—making it a must-have for anyone who loves fresh, homemade flavors in their beverages.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 1 cup raspberries
Instructions
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Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in raspberries, and mash with a potato masher or fork. Let steep for at least 1 hour.
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Drain mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing raspberry pulp with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids and store syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.