Blueberry Syrup for Drinks and More!

My husband and I love mixing up homemade drink recipes, and have been making our own simple syrup for coffees, cocktails, and mocktails for nearly a decade. We started making DIY simply syrups in our 20s specifically to master the art of homemade cocktail making while avoiding paying for another special ingredient. Once we realized how easy homemade simple syrups are, there was no turning back.

This Blueberry Simple Syrup was perfected while testing our summertime blueberry vodka lemonade recipe, but has become a staple in our fridge to mix into yogurt and to use as a topping on our favorite waffle and pancake recipes too! With our step-by-step photos and three simple steps, you’ll know how to make blueberry simple syrup like a pro.

What is Simple Syrup?

Simple syrup is a liquefied form of sugar that is often used to sweeten cocktail recipes, mocktail recipes, iced teas, and iced coffees. Using a liquid sweetener allows iced drinks to be sweetened without adding a grainy texture, creating a more enjoyable sip. A plain simple syrup is made with equal parts water to sugar.

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

• Sweet blueberry flavor. Fresh blueberries create a wonderful burst of flavor in this homemade simple syrup.
• Minimal, simple ingredients. All you need is 3 basic ingredients to make your own blueberry syrup. 
• Super easy recipe. Seriously, this blueberry syrup recipe is so darn easy that once you make it you won’t bother with those store-bought syrups again!
• Cost effective. If you love flavored syrups, you know how expensive the store-bought versions can be! This homemade version is a great way to save some money and still enjoy a coffeeshop worthy drink.
• It can also be used for pancakes, French toast, and waffles! This versatile syrup is a great addition to your weekend breakfast spread too! A fun alternative to a typical maple flavored pancake syrup. 

Blueberry Simple Syrup Ingredients

• Granulated Sugar. Granulated sugar is a standard ingredient for simple syrup recipes.
• Water. Water is a key ingredient for making simple syrup. 
• Fresh Blueberries. Whether you went berry picking with your family, or grabbed a pint at the farmers market or your local grocery store, fresh blueberries are the star ingredient in this homemade syrup recipe.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Helpful Tools For Making This Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

A fine mesh sieve is super helpful for straining out the berries from this recipe! I actually end up using mine a ton in my kitchen, so would say it’s a great addition to your kitchen tools if you do not have one. Alternatively, you could use a slotted spoon to remove the fruit form your berry syrup.

Blueberry Drink Syrup Variations

Use frozen blueberries. If blueberries aren’t in season, frozen blueberries will work just fine. Just swap frozen berries one-for-one for the fresh berries in the recipe card.

Use more blueberries. I’ve found that using 1 cup of blueberries creates a fabulous syrup. However, if you want to toss a whole pint in I’m not going to stop you. This will  just add more blueberry flavor and natural sweetness to your syrup.

Add lemon. You can also add a splash of lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon) to your blueberry syrup if desired. Doing this can cut the sweetness a smidge if that is your preference.

How To Use Blueberry Simple Syrup

You can do so much with blueberry syrup! Try using it for:

• Sweetening iced drinks like mocktails, cocktails, teas, and sodas!
• As a topping for pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
• Stir it into yogurt.
• Add it to ice cream or frozen yogurt.
• Use it in homemade milkshakes.
• Add it to oatmeal.

Storing Blueberry Syrup For Drinks

Store your homemade blueberry simple syrup in an airtight container in your fridge for up to two weeks. I like to use a sealed glass bottle when making my own simple syrups. However, you can use an upcycled glass jar or a mason jar for storage too!