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Cranberry Simple Syrup

Published: Nov 10, 2020 · Last Updated: Dec 14, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This cranberry simple syrup is made with fresh cranberries for a delicious mixer that can easily be combined with sparkling water for a variety of cocktails and mocktails. Mix with rum, vodka, gin, or tequila for alcoholic drinks or ginger ale for mocktails.

cranberry simple syrup in a jar

Anyone else love the delicious tartness of cranberries? And that bright red color? I love to use cranberries any way I can once they start showing up in the store.

And one of my favorite ways to use those tasty cranberries is to make this cranberry simple syrup. It's so easy to make and it adds a delicious cranberry flavor to all those cocktails and mocktails you may want to drink this time of year.

And all you need are three ingredients!

Ingredients

  • Cranberries
  • Sugar
  • Water

Where to find cranberries:

You can find bags of fresh cranberries in the produce section of your grocery store. They start showing up in the fall. If you're not going to use them right away (within a few weeks), you can freeze them for later.

How to use:

This cranberry simple syrup can be used in a variety of cocktails and mocktails! Simply pair it with some sparkling water, tonic water, or ginger ale for a tasty non alcoholic drink. Or introduce more fruits to the mix like lemon or lime! Cranberry goes great with vodka, but can also be paired with rum, gin, or tequila!

Make this sparkling cranberry ginger mocktail or this cranberry lime fizz mocktail. Both can be made boozy if desired!

Instructions:

The cranberry simple syrup is so easy to make! First, wash the cranberries.

cranberries in a strainer

Next, add your cranberries to a pot with water and sugar. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-10 minutes. Watch carefully, when cranberries start popping open and breaking, stop cooking.

cranberries in a pot with water

Let cool, then strain the cranberry simple syrup through a mesh strainer into a bowl.

cranberries in a mesh strainer

Slightly push on the cranberries so that most of the liquid gets through the strainer.

pushing cooked cranberries through a mesh strainer

You'll be left with a lot of cranberry pulp, but don't worry! As long as most of the liquid has been strained out, that's perfect.

pushing cooked cranberries through a mesh strainer

You'll have a nice bowl of syrupy cranberry syrup in your bowl.

strained cranberry simple syrup in a bowl

Either using a funnel, or just pouring with your excellent skills, add to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

cranberry simple syrup in a jar

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cranberry simple syrup up close in a jar
cranberry simple syrup in a jar
cranberry simple syrup in a jar

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Recipe by Aimee
This cranberry simple syrup is made with fresh cranberries for a delicious mixer that can easily be combined with sparkling water for a variety of cocktails and mocktails.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Add the cranberries, sugar, and water to a medium pot. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Once mixture reaches boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until sugar has dissolved and cranberries have burst start to break open. Stir occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat and let cool.
  • Strain through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Push lightly on the cooked cranberries to release their juice.
  • Pour the cranberry syrup into a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Watch carefully, when cranberries start popping open and breaking, stop cooking. Cooking for too long can cause cranberry simple syrup to be too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

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  1. Jackie

    December 04, 2024 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious! It was worth the 1/2 hour it took to make. Made it to make a cranberry lemon drop martini. Perfect for the holidays!!!!!! Yummmmm!

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