Mocktails are kinda my thing, and I’ve done several recipes on my blog to keep everyone sipping on something fun, but I thought it might be helpful to pull together just the simple syrup part of each recipe into one post for easy reference. It is summer sipping time, after all!
I use raw honey to keep my simple syrups on the healthy side, so when you pour in sparkling water, you have a great alternative to soda on your hands. And don’t limit yourself to just plain sparkling water! Try souping up any one of these recipes with a variety of flavors…orange on Monday, lime on Friday. Even mix ’em with a low-sugar ginger beer…you know, if you want to get crazy on a Saturday. (What?!)
With these chilling in your fridge, you’ll be just minutes away from a refreshing fancy pants sparkling water for just yourself or the whole crew.
Enjoy!
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Raspberry or Blueberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
2 cups raspberries
1/3 cup raw honey
Directions:
- Add berries to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. As they get hot, use the back of a fork to crush the berries and release the juices. Once the berries are in a pureed state, place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour puree through, using the back of a spoon to press as much juice through as possible. Discard pulp.
- Return the juice to the saucepan and add honey. Heat on low and stir until honey is completely melted.
- Refrigerate in a mason jar.
- To serve, stir syrup (2 to 4 tablespoons, to taste) with twelve ounces of sparkling water.
Lime & Jalapeno Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes’ worth)
1/3 cup raw honey
3-5 slices of jalapeño
- Add lime juice and raw honey to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until honey is melted. Pour into a mason jar and add slices of jalapeño.
- Refrigerate.
- To serve, stir syrup (2 to 4 tablespoons, to taste) with twelve ounces of sparkling water. And I like to add a little salt. Mmm…
Blackberry Lavender
Ingredients:
2 cups blackberries
1/3 cup raw honey
1 teaspoon lavender
Directions:
- Add blackberries, 1/3 of a cup of water, and lavender in a small saucepan over low heat. As they heat up, use the back of a fork to crush berries, releasing juices. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove puree from heat. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the puree through, using the back of a spoon to press as much juice through as possible. Discard pulp.
- Return juice to the saucepan and add honey. Heat on low and stir until honey is completely melted.
- Refrigerate in a mason jar.
- To serve, stir syrup (2 to 4 tablespoons, to taste) with twelve ounces of sparkling water.
One other thing I like to do is make flavored ice cubes—try this recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cubes:
And here’s a few more recipes for citrus flavored ice cubes.
I am making big plans in my head for that blackberry lavender syrup!!
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Ha! Awesome!!
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Yumm …
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These recipes sound delicious and easy enough for me to have a go at. Love the sound of the Blackberry and lavender 😀
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Ah, that’s what I like to hear! Yes, it’s a really bold, rich, berry flavor combo…it’s really good!!
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