Honey simple syrup is a refined sugar free way to add sweetness to a wide variety of cold beverages. This easy simple syrup recipe is ready in 10-minutes and can be stored in the fridge for several weeks for all of your sweetening needs!
Simple syrup is a liquefied form of sugar that is often used to sweeten cocktails, iced teas, iced coffees, and other cold beverages. Using a simple syrup is a great way to sweeten beverages with the risk of grainy sugar.
A traditional simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar to water. However, this honey simple syrup recipe takes your simple syrup game to a whole new level. Using a natural sweetener, honey, creates a refined sugar free simple syrup that is a true delight. I originally began making this syrup about 5 years ago so I could make a homemade gold rush cocktail (one of our all-time favorite summer cocktail recipes!), but now I also use it to sweeten iced coffees and teas in the summertime!
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Why you’ll love this Simple Honey Syrup
Level of difficulty: Easy.
Flavor: Honey simple syrup tastes like…honey (but mixes into cold drinks much more easily).
Texture: The consistency of this simple syrup is somewhat thick (like a syrup…). The longer you cook your ingredients, the thicker it will be when cooled.
Time: From start-to-finish, it will take you approximately 10 minutes to make honey simple syrup. This includes prep and cooking time (not cooling time).
Honey Simple Syrup Ingredients
Honey: Honey is the star of this simple syrup! I recommend a standard clover honey, but discuss in more detail below in the ‘tips & tricks’ section.
Water: Water is needed in equal parts to your honey to make this homemade simple syrup.
What variety of honey should I use to make this honey simple syrup recipe?
I recommend using a lighter variety of honey for your simple syrup. A local clover honey (one of the most popular and common varieties in the US) is a great option for making honey simple syrup. I have also used wildflower honey and tupelo honey to make honey simple syrup. These varieties brought a different, and enjoyable, flavor profile to this simple syrup recipe. If you have a favorite honey variety, give it a try!
How to Make Simple Syrup with Honey
Place ingredients in a small saucepan: Start by using equal parts honey and water.
Cook ingredients: Over medium heat, and stir until your honey has completely dissolved (approximately 5-10 minutes). Try to avoid bringing your mixture to a boil.
Cool your simple syrup: Remove your honey simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge: Transfer your simple syrup to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
How to use this Honey Simple Syrup Recipe
Honey simple syrup is a delicious and versatile natural sweetener, especially for cold drinks!
- Honey simple syrup is a key ingredient in this fun summer cocktail: the Gold Rush
- Other classic cocktails honey simple syrup would be great for: the Bees Knees, the Penicillin, and the Brown Derby
- This honey simple syrup is the perfect sweetener for this Mojito Mocktail recipe
- Honey simple syrup is also great to sweeten iced coffee and tea drinks, like homemade cold brew coffee. This Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew recipe is a great option!
How to store Honey Simple Syrup
Any air-tight container will do. I prefer to use glass containers and often use either an old honey jar (it’s shaped like a bear and it makes me happy) or a mason jar.
Does simple syrup need to be refrigerated?
Yes, it’s best to refrigerate simple syrup. The high sugar content of simple syrups can support bacterial growth, so keeping it cold can help prevent spoiling.
Can you freeze simple syrup?
Yes, you can freeze simple syrup if desired. Due to it’s high sugar content, it may not freeze fully solid. After freezing, your syrup’s consistency may be thicker. Be sure to stir it well before scooping out what you need to use.
FAQs for Simple Syrup with Honey
Honey simple syrup is a refined sugar free sweetening syrup made with equal parts honey and water.
Yes! Honey simple syrup is a liquified sweetening syrup made with honey.
Standard simple syrup is a clear liquid. Honey simple syrup is a golden hue.
Yes, simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made from equal parts sugar and water.
Yes, a standard simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar and water.
Yes, simple syrup can go bad. However, when stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge it can last for several weeks.
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Ingredients
- ½ C honey
- ½ C water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until the honey has completely dissolved (approximately 5-10 minutes). Try to avoid bringing your mixture to a boil
- Remove your honey simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool
- Transfer your simple syrup to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month
Adelle White says
This is great in tea too!
Meredith says
Totally agree! Glad you’re enjoying the honey simple syrup 🙂