This Cinnamon Simple Syrup is the perfect addition to cocktails, mocktails, desserts, and more! With only 3 ingredients you can make this fragrant and delicious syrup to put on everything!
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Why I Love This Recipe
This Cinnamon Simple Syrup is easy to make and you are going to want to pour it in and on everything! Not only will it make your house smell amazing when you are making it, but the aroma also gets locked into this syrup and tastes just like a cinnamon stick!
This recipe is a small batch recipe so you won't end up with a huge amount of syrup. However, if you want to make more, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
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How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Place the water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon sticks and add the sugar. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil again. Boil for 2 minutes and then remove from the heat.
Allow the syrup to cool before placing it in a sealable bottle or jar. Store the syrup in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Can I Use Ground Cinnamon for This Recipe?
You can use ground cinnamon to make a simple syrup, however, not all of the ground cinnamon will be strained out of the mixture. Some of the ground cinnamon will be left in the syrup and if you are ok with that, then it's no problem. Just substitute the cinnamon sticks with ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
What to Use This Homemade Syrup For
There are so many things you can use this syrup for, here are a few ideas:
- Make a cocktail like my Apple Cider Martini or Cinnamon Grapefruit Tequila Sour
- Add to apple cider
- Use this syrup in coffee drinks, hot or cold
- Sweeten your tea with this cinnamon syrup
- Pour over pancakes or waffles
- Add to whipped cream or frosting
- Pour over ice cream
Save Those Cinnamon Sticks!
Don't toss those cinnamon sticks that are removed after boiling. They can be used for teas, ciders, and more! Although some of the flavors will, of course, go into the syrup, you can still get some flavor from those sticks.
They also make a perfect cocktail or mocktail garnish. Just let them dry completely and keep them in a sealable bag in the fridge until you are ready to use them.
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Place the water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and add the sugar. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil again. Boil for 2 minutes and then remove from the heat.
- Allow the syrup to cool before placing it in a sealable bottle or jar. Store the syrup in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- Don't toss those cinnamon sticks that are removed after boiling. They can be used for teas, ciders, and more!
- This recipe is a small batch recipe so you won't end up with a huge amount of syrup. However, if you want to make more, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
- You can use ground cinnamon to make a simple syrup, however, not all of the ground cinnamon will be strained out of the mixture. Just substitute the cinnamon sticks with ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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Nora says
I love this simple syrup! Going to add this next time to my coffee!
Emily says
This syrup is so good in coffee. Enjoy!
Gina Abernathy says
So easy to make! This would make a lovely gift for the holidays.
Emily says
It would, that's a great idea!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I love this idea for holiday cocktails. Thank you for sharing!
Emily says
You are welcome, Cindy. Cheers!
Sue says
I feel like I can smell the cinnamon from here! And that martini is calling my name, so I'll be making this for sure!
Emily says
One of the things I love about this recipe is how it makes your house smell when you are making it! Enjouy!
Shilpa says
I use cinnamon a lot but never thought of making this simple syrup. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
Emily says
You are so welcome, I know you are going to love it!
Jules says
I am so intrigued! I have never seen cinnamon simple syrup. This is pretty darn cool.
Emily says
Oh good! just wait until you try it...!😊
Zen of greedygirlgourmet says
I was wondering what to do with my big bag of cinnamon then I found this! So good!
Emily says
I wish I had a bag of cinnamon...LOL! I'm glad you liked this syrup recipe.
Samantha Ferraro says
We love making simple syrups for cocktails and this was so easy! I'll be adding this to my apple cider old fashioned...thank you!!
Emily says
That sounds delicious! Cheers!
Kayla DiMaggio says
This cinnamon simple syrup was so delicious! I loved how easy it was to make!
Emily says
Yay! So happy to hear it. You are going to want to put it on everything!😁