Cranberry Simple Syrup -

Two glasses with geometric gold patterns filled with a red and clear layered drink, inspired by a cranberry bourbon smash recipe, garnished with rosemary sprigs and surrounded by fresh cranberries on a light surface with a soft blue background.

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Cranberry simple syrup is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. This festive syrup is great for cocktails and mocktails or even drizzling over a stack of pancakes on Christmas morning!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko

Equipment

saucepan
Fine mesh strainer
Bottle or jar for storing

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole cranberries fresh or frozen

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and stir to combine.
1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar
Stir occasionally as the mixture heats up to dissolve the sugar into the water.
Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cranberries.
1 cup whole cranberries
Bring the mixture to a brief boil and then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cover the saucepan to allow simple syrup to steep while cooling.
Once cooled, using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain simple syrup into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Makes about 12 ounces of syrup.

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