If you love adding cozy flavors to your drinks, this Spiced Simple Syrup is about to be your new secret ingredient. It's sweet, a little warm from the spices, and takes less than 15 minutes to make. Drizzle this fall simple syrup in your coffee, mix it into cocktails, or add a splash to your favorite dessert.
A lot of spiced syrup recipes stop at cocktails, but this one goes way beyond that. It's easy, flavorful, and the kind of recipe you'll want to make a batch of every fall, just like my Persimmon Syrup and my Peach Syrup.
The best part? You'll never waste leftover spices again, and your drinks will taste like you ordered them from a fancy bar, just like my Fig Leaf Cocktail and my Blueberry Lavender Cocktail.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
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This syrup fills your kitchen with a warm, cozy aroma just like my Cinnamon Simple Syrup.
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Cinnamon, clove, and anise create that unmistakable fall flavor.
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It's made with just a few pantry staples and comes together quickly.
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Perfect in a spiced cocktail, mocktail, morning latte, or sparkling water.
Key Ingredients for This Recipe
- Demerara sugar - adds rich, caramel-like sweetness with a hint of molasses (can sub white or brown sugar).
- Cinnamon stick - brings warm spice and cozy aroma to the syrup.
- Whole cloves - add depth and a touch of sweetness with their bold, spicy flavor.
- Star anise - offers a light licorice note that pairs beautifully with warm spices.
- Nutmeg - gives a subtle nutty warmth and enhances the overall spice blend.
- Whole Allspice - adds even more fall spice flavors to this syrup.
*See recipe card for complete list of measurements and ingredients
What Does Spiced Simple Syrup Taste Like?
Spiced simple syrup has a warm, sweet flavor with layers of cinnamon, clove, anise, and nutmeg. The sweetness hits first, then the spices bring a cozy, aromatic finish that feels perfect for fall and winter drinks.
It's similar to the flavor of a spiced latte or mulled cocktail. It is sweet, lightly earthy, and full of comforting spice without being overpowering.
How to Use Cinnamon Spice Simple Syrup
This syrup is so versatile that you'll start adding it to everything! This homemade fall syrup is great in iced coffee, hot lattes, old-fashioned cocktails, chai, bourbon drinks, and holiday mocktails.
- Stir it into coffee or tea for an instant flavor upgrade.
- Drizzle it over pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt for a sweet, aromatic twist.
- Mix it with bourbon, rum, or vodka for a spiced cocktail that tastes like fall.
- For an alcohol-free drink, add a splash to sparkling water with ice and an orange slice.
- Bottle it up with a cute tag and bow, and it makes a great DIY holiday gift!
How to Make Holiday Simple Syrup
- Add the water, sugar, and all the spices to a small saucepan.
- Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Let it bubble for about 5-8 minutes until your kitchen smells like heaven.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit for 30 minutes to really soak in the flavor.
- Strain out the spices and pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle.
Expert Tips for Success
- Use whole spices - they infuse flavor beautifully and are easy to remove.
- If you don't have demerara sugar, you can substitute it with brown or white sugar.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a storage container. This allows the flavors to intensify, contributing to the syrup's overall richness.
- This syrup will last for up to 4 weeks in the fridge in a sealed container.
FAQs
This syrup will last about 3-4 weeks when stored in the fridge in a sealed container. To prolong that shelf life, add a splash of vodka or Everclear, and the syrup will last an additional 1-2 weeks.
Absolutely. Just keep the same ratio of sugar to water and add a few more whole spices.
You can, but it'll make the syrup cloudy and harder to strain. Stick with whole if you can.
Yes, you can use white sugar or brown sugar in place of demerara sugar for this recipe. Each sugar will bring a different flavor profile to the syrup, but any of the 3 will be delicious!
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Spiced Simple Syrup Recipe
Equipment
- sealable jar or bottle
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cups demerara sugar
- 4-5 dried whole cloves
- 1 dried cinnamon stick
- 3-4 dried whole allspice
- ½ nutmeg seed
- 2-3 dried anise flowers
Instructions
- Place the sugar and water into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add all of the spices and allow the sugar to dissolve completely while stirring constantly.
- Once the mixture is boiling, turn down the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the spices from the syrup and add to a sealable bottle or jar. Ensure the syrup has cooled completely before storing it in the fridge.
Notes
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- This syrup will last about 3-4 weeks when stored in the fridge in a sealed container. To prolong that shelf life, add a splash of vodka or Everclear, and the syrup will last an additional 1-2 weeks.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a storage container. This allows the flavors to intensify, contributing to the syrup's overall richness.
- Use a sealable container to store the syrup, like a jar with a lid or a sealable bottle.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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