Blueberry Simple Syrup

Course syrup

Cuisine American

Keyword bartending, blueberry, mixologist, simple syrup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Bruce and Dina

Place sugar and water into pot, and stir.
2 cups sugar, 2½ cups water
Add blueberries into the water and sugar.
3 Cups fresh blueberries
Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, so that it does not boil over.
Let boil for 5 minutes. Using the back of a silicone or wooden spoon, press out the blueberries.
Remove from heat, allow to cool.
Strain syrup into a large container with a spout, such as a heat-proof Pyrex bowl with spout and handle.
We keep the fruit strained out to spread on toast.
Before bottling, be sure syrup is completely cool
Pour syrup into glass bottles.
Add a few drops of vodka into the syrup to preserve the syrup a little longer. (optional)
Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Keeps in refrigerator for several weeks
Use in cocktails
Add to lemonade for a refreshing twist
Add to sparkling water, and add a splash of lemon or lime for a nice natural soda
Use for a cake syrup between layers to keep cake moist