Cherry Simple Syrup

A bottle of cherry syrup on a white surface surrounded by fresh cherries

Cherry Simple Syrup is the perfect sweet addition for drinks and more during cherry season. All you need are three ingredients — including one very important fresh one — and a little time to make this cherry syrup for cocktails, mocktails, desserts, breakfasts and more.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Steeping Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings (½ oz.) servings

Calories 21kcal

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sweet cherries pitted and halved

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
Heat over high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat, and add the halved and pitted cherries.
Let steep for an hour at room temperature before transferring to a mason jar. You can keep the cherries in the syrup, as it will preserve them.
Store in an airtight container (mason jar, bottle, etc.) for up 6 months in the refrigerator

Notes

You may use fresh or frozen cherries, if necessary.

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