This mixed berry simple syrup combines frozen berries for a vibrant syrup with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for lattes, iced coffee, and all homemade café drinks.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Glass bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed bag of frozen berries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Add the berries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally and lightly mashing the berries.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract the liquid.
- Stir in the lemon juice and sea salt.
- Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate.
Notes
For a sweeter syrup, increase sugar to 1¼ cups.
For a stronger berry flavor, add 1 tablespoon freeze-dried mixed berry powder after straining.
Vanilla adds a smooth café-style finish but can be omitted for a brighter fruit flavor.
For a stronger berry flavor, add 1 tablespoon freeze-dried mixed berry powder after straining.
Vanilla adds a smooth café-style finish but can be omitted for a brighter fruit flavor.