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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.
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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko, www.offtheeatenpathblog.com

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
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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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