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Cherry Simple Syrup

Keyword: cocktail syrup, coffee syrup, simple syrup, syrup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz cherries, pitted fresh or frozen (approx. 1 cup)

Instructions

  • Bring the cherries, water, and sugar all to a simmer over medium high heat in a pot.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and mash the cherries with a potato masher. Allow it to cool and steep for ~15 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a mesh sieve into a bowl/jar. Press down on the cherry pulp to extract as much syrup as possible. (You can freeze the leftover pulp to use in smoothies for extra fiber/flavor!)
  • Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Keeps for about 3 weeks.

Notes

This is great in matcha or chai lattes, normal lattes, cocktails, or to make a cherry limeade/mocktail!
I usually do equal parts cherry limeade, tart cherry juice, and cherry limeade sparkling water, and add 1-2 tbsp of cherry syrup.