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Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Published: Nov 4, 2020 · Last Updated: Oct 25, 2021 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This cinnamon simple syrup is made with ground cinnamon for an easy recipe. Cinnamon syrup is a delicious ingredient in cocktails, mocktails, and coffee drinks!

cinnamon simple syrup in a jar

Lately I've been experimenting with a lot of different simple syrups. I love how you can use them in so many ways! And I love cinnamon, so making a cinnamon simple syrup seemed like a no brainer.

I also wanted something that was easy to make with ingredients I always have at home. And I ALWAYS have ground cinnamon. So I decided to make this cinnamon syrup using ground cinnamon.

cinnamon simple syrup in a jar

Ground cinnamon versus cinnamon sticks

You can 100% make a simple syrup using ground cinnamon. Just know that the ground cinnamon is not going to dissolve completely into the syrup. You still will get an extremely flavorful, rich simple syrup. But you will be left with some ground cinnamon in the syrup.

And if you're okay with that, then great! I personally don't mind. It doesn't affect the flavor of drinks, in my opinion. And it's so easy to make. It means you don't have to keep cinnamon sticks on hand. I just like to shake the jar before using to make sure any ground cinnamon is nicely distributed.

Cinnamon sticks will give you the flavor without the ground cinnamon. However, that does require to have cinnamon sticks on hand, and can be a bit more expensive since you're using cinnamon sticks and not just a little bit of ground cinnamon. If you use cinnamon sticks, you'll want to cook together, but then let your cinnamon sticks infuse and steep for an hour before removing.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Ground cinnamon

What type of sugar should you use?

You can use whatever type of sugar you like! I used white granulated sugar to keep things simple. You can use raw sugar as well. While you can use brown sugar, you may want to use half brown sugar, half regular sugar. If you use all brown sugar, it can overpower the cinnamon flavor.

How to use cinnamon syrup:

Cinnamon simple syrup can be used in a variety of ways!

  • Cocktails
  • Mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) - this orange cinnamon mocktail is divine!
  • In coffee drinks

Other recipes to love:

  • Simple Syrup recipe
  • Rosemary honey simple syrup
  • Cinnamon whipped cream

How to make the cinnamon simple syrup:

First, get your ingredients ready! Measure out a cup of sugar, a cup of water, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.

water, sugar, and ground cinnamon

Next, add all the ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

cinnamon, sugar, and water in a pot

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

making cinnamon syrup with ground cinnamon in a pot

You can see the dark, rich color. Let cool, then pour into a jar, place the lid on the top and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

cinnamon simple syrup in a jar with cinnamon sticks on the side
cinnamon simple syrup in a jar with cinnamon sticks on the side

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Recipe by Aimee
This cinnamon simple syrup is made with ground cinnamon for an easy recipe. Cinnamon syrup is a delicious ingredient in cocktails, mocktails, and coffee drinks!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 17 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Into a small or medium pot, add all the ingredients.
  • Stir together, then bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture has slightly thickened.
  • Let cool, then pour into a jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

Shake the jar before using to make sure any ground cinnamon is nicely distributed.
If you want, you can use 2 cinnamon sticks instead of ground cinnamon. If using cinnamon sticks, follow the instructions, but then let the cinnamon sticks steep for one hour after you turn off the heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks before bottling.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Connie

    January 11, 2022 at 1:23 pm

    If I would like a hotter cinnamon taste can I just double the amount of cinnamon?

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    • Aimee

      January 11, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Go for it!

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    • Cormac Smith

      November 23, 2022 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      This recipe looks great. If you don't want the ground cinnamon in the final product, you should be able to just run the syrup through a coffee filter. The flavor might not be as strong, though.
      As for a hotter cinnamon flavor, more cinnamon would be one way, but if you want to get fancy, you could look at the type of cinnamon you use. I've found that cinnamon from different regions have somewhat different profiles. For a hotter, stronger cinnamon punch, I would use Chinese Tung Hing cinnamon. For a sweeter flavor with less kick but still a good flavor, you could use Vietnamese cinnamon. You can get a variety of types of cinnamon and tons of other spices and herbs from https://www.penzeys.com/. Warning: the owner gets political, which is odd for this kind of business, but the products can't be beat! I am not getting any kind of compensation for pushing this site. Just a happy customer.

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  2. Alyssa

    August 20, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious! We were looking for a recipe that used ground cinnamon and not sticks, so yummy! Finished the first bottle we made within a week.

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