Raspberry simple syrup has a rich raspberry flavor to add to drinks, desserts, and more. Whether you’re sweetening up a cocktail, making a homemade soda, or drizzling it over pancakes, this fresh raspberry syrup is a must. Plus, it’s so easy to make.

Looking for more homemade simple syrup recipes? Try my strawberry simple syrup, grapefruit simple syrup, or blackberry simple syrup.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Incredible flavor – Homemade raspberry syrup is a rich, fruity syrup with a sweet raspberry flavor that’s ever-so-slightly tart. You’ll want to put it on everything!
Simple ingredients – All you need are two ingredients to make this homemade simple syrup recipe. There are no artificial colors or flavors, it’s made with real fruit.
Easy – Forget store-bought syrup and make your own instead. Not only is it super easy to make, but you can also control the sweetness level.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy raspberry syrup:

Frozen or fresh raspberries
Organic cane sugar
Water – helps the sugar dissolve.

How to Make Raspberry Simple Syrup: Step by Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

Dissolve sugar. Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Constantly stir until the sugar dissolves, then add the raspberries.
Simmer. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes (10 minutes if using fresh raspberries), stirring occasionally.
Strain. Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar and pour the raspberry syrup through. Use the back of a spoon to help press the raspberry mixture through the strainer.
Cool and store. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

Helpful Tips

Use frozen or fresh berries. Both work great, so use what you have on hand.
Adjust sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter syrup, use equal parts sugar and water.
Don’t toss the pulp! The leftover raspberry pulp can be added to oatmeal, yogurt with granola, vanilla ice cream, or straight off the spoon.

Quick Tip: If using fresh raspberries, use a fork or potato masher to mash the berries in the syrup if they haven’t fallen apart. This will help release their juices into the syrup.

Storage

Fridge: Store your raspberry simple syrup in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Freezer: For longer storage, freeze it in a silicone ice cube tray. Once frozen, pop the cubes into a freezer-safe bag and thaw as needed.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this raspberry syrup recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

No raspberries? – make strawberry or blackberry simple syrup instead.
No organic cane sugar? – use white sugar or honey. You can also use brown sugar or maple syrup but it’ll slightly alter the flavor and color.
Add-ins – fresh basil or mint leaves, a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness, or vanilla extract.

How To Use

There are many different ways to use this raspberry simple syrup, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

Cold drinks – Stir it into cocktails such as a raspberry martini or raspberry margarita, non-alcoholic drinks such as a raspberry mojito mocktail (sub raspberries in my blackberry mojito mocktail), iced tea, lemonade, raspberry martini, raspberry Italian soda or mixed with club soda for homemade raspberry soda.
Breakfast – Drizzle over 3 ingredient banana oat pancakes, waffles, crepes, oatmeal, or yogurt.
Desserts – Pour over ice cream or cheesecake, or brush onto cake layers.
Salad Dressing – Mix into a homemade vinaigrette dressing in place of honey or maple syrup for a raspberry vinaigrette.

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