If summer had a flavor, I’m convinced it would be blueberry… or strawberry. Ok, it would be raspberry, but we are here to talk about blueberry simple syrup, so let’s stick with that for now.
Juicy, sweet, and just a little tart, blueberries make the perfect base for a vibrant simple syrup you’ll want to drizzle into everything.
This blueberry syrup is refreshing, colorful, and a fun way to bring seasonal fruit into cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, lemonade, or even breakfast dishes.
I love making a batch of simple syrup when my blueberries are at their peak.
Thankfully, my blueberry bushes in California are finally yielding a nice harvest, so I can save some for syrup and let me kids eat the rest.
Berries will always be a family favorite—my kids like it in sparkling water or over pancakes, while I keep mine for a blueberry gin spritz or mojito.
Tips for Best Results
Don’t mash the berries
Crushing them will cloud the syrup. Let them simmer and release flavor naturally.
Try frozen
No fresh blueberries? Frozen ones work just as well—just add a couple of extra minutes to the simmer time.
Play with sweetness
If you like a lighter syrup, cut the sugar back slightly or add a splash of lemon juice for balance. Blueberries are sweet on their own and don’t need a ton of help.
How to Use Blueberry Syrup
- Stir into lemonade or iced tea for a fruity twist.
- Mix with gin, vodka, or rum for colorful cocktails.
- Add to sparkling water for a quick mocktail.
- Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or yogurt.
- Use as a glaze for summer cakes or tarts.
Blueberry Syrup Cocktail Recipes
How to Make Blueberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 8 oz)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the fresh blueberries and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (but don’t smash the berries—keeping them whole makes for a clear syrup).
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve and/or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store in the freezer for a few months.
Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries about 8 oz
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the fresh blueberries and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (but don’t smash the berries—keeping them whole makes for a clear syrup).
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve and/or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store in the freezer for a few months.
