Blueberry syrup for drinks

This blueberry syrup for drinks can be used for cocktails, like this blueberry spritzer, but it also makes a delicious addition to seltzer water for a refreshing blueberry soda.

Consider adding a splash of blueberry syrup to this lemon thyme mint lemonade for fruity twist on the original.

How to make blueberry syrup for cocktails

Making this blueberry syrup for drinks is super simple. Many recipes call for just blueberries, water, and sugar, but those feel a bit one-dimensional.

Lemon really brightens up the flavor and makes this syrup “pop”.

To make the blueberry simple syrup – add water and sugar to a one quart saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add the blueberries and lemon, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for roughly 10 minutes, until the blueberries begin to burst. Remove from heat and cool. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

To keep the syrup crystal clear, do not press on the blueberries – this will make your blueberry syrup cloudy. If that isn’t a concern, go ahead and press to your heart’s content.

I’ll be honest with you, I’ve done both. If I’m in a rush and patience is something I just don’t have that day, I’ll mash the berries.

If I’ve planned ahead, or I really want clear juice, I’ll set the strainer over a container and just go about the day.

Homemade blueberry syrup for drinks

To make a blueberry version of strawberry lemonade or a strawberry Arnold Palmer, swap out the strawberries in the recipe for blueberry simple syrup.

This would also be a tasty additional to your morning oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes. It can be used for more than just beverages!

It is a tasty addition to seltzer, lemonade, and tea, but it also makes a great addition to vodka when you need an adult beverage. You can use it in so many ways – both kid-friendly and adults-only drinks.

Blueberry syrup flavors

There are endless possibilities when making flavored simple syrup. Try a few new combinations and have fun experimenting!

• Replace lemon zest with lemongrass for a slightly floral citrus flavor
• Replace lemon zest with lime zest
• Add mint for a cooling blueberry syrup
• Add basil for an herbaceous note to the syrup
• Replace lemon zest with ginger for some zing!

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