Spiced Simple Syrup
Add warm, seasonal flavors to your favorite drinks and desserts with our spiced simple syrup. It’s perfect for holiday cocktails, coffee, and even spiced cakes!
Spiced simple syrup is a flavorful addition to your drinks and desserts, adding warm, seasonal spices like cinnamon and cloves. If you’re looking for a way to add holiday flavor to cocktails and coffee, this syrup is it!
It’s also great for adding moisture and extra flavor to cakes and baked goods. Simply brush it on using a pastry brush or spritz it with a spray bottle. This simple syrup is easy, versatile, and flavorful.
If you’re a fan of seasonal syrups, don’t forget to try my gingerbread simple syrup or sugar cookie coffee syrup recipes.
What is spiced simple syrup?
Spiced simple syrup is a sweet drink syrup that brings flavors like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise to your favorite drinks and desserts. We love to use it during the fall and winter months for cocktails and baked goods.
What does winter spice syrup taste like?
This syrup tastes like cinnamon with a hint of cloves. Star anise smells a lot of licorice but it doesn’t make the the syrup taste like licorice. It rounds out the spiced syrup quite nicely.
Does this work as a rich simple syrup?
Rich simple syrup is a variation of traditional simple syrup, made with a higher ratio of sugar to water—typically 2:1 (two parts sugar to one part water). This results in a thicker, more concentrated syrup with more sweetness. Feel free to make this recipe into a rich simple syrup if desired.
Tips
- Spice Adjustments: Add more cinnamon sticks or cloves to amp up the flavor depending on your preference. Sometimes I’ll even add 2-3 allspice berries for a slightly different flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Our spiced simple syrup adds a seasonal touch to drinks like my spiced cranberry sparkler and vanilla latte. Or, brush it over gingerbread cake or apple cider cake to lock in moisture.
Storage
- Refrigeration: Once your spiced syrup has cooled, store it in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. It will last 1-2 weeks.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 to 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise, optional
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a small saucepan.1 cup granulated sugar1 cup water2 to 3 cinnamon sticks4 to 5 whole cloves1 star anise
- Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Strain and cool before using.
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Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tablespoons. Actual calories will vary.
- See nutrition disclaimer.