Strawberry Syrup for Cocktails

Elevate your cocktail game with this luscious homemade Strawberry Syrup, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that transforms fresh strawberries into a silky, vibrant mixer perfect for your favorite drinks. Crafted with just four pantry-friendly ingredients—juicy strawberries, granulated sugar, water, and a splash of zesty lemon juice—this syrup is as easy as it is versatile. In just 20 minutes, you'll have a vibrant, ruby-red syrup that delivers a sweet and tangy punch, perfect for strawberry margaritas, mojitos, or even drizzling over desserts. Optimize your cocktail creations with this fresh fruit syrup, boasting all-natural ingredients and a shelf life of up to two weeks in your fridge. Impress your guests with the burst of seasonal flavor this simple syrup packs into every pour!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water and remove the green tops. Slice them into halves or quarters if large.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 4

Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and gently mash the strawberries with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to release their juices.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl or jar, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover solids.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice for a touch of brightness and balance. Mix well.

Step 8

Allow the syrup to cool completely, then transfer it to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 9

Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before using in your favorite cocktails.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(607g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	814.2

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 207.8g
Protein 1.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 38.3mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 235.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.5%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 99.0%