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    Home » Recipes » Basics

    Agave Simple Syrup

    Published: Jul 21, 2025 by Elizabeth · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Agave Simple Syrup is a light, sweet syrup made with just three ingredients. A refined sugar-free alternative to simple syrup. Perfect for lattes, matcha, mocktails, and more.

    A bottle of agave simple syrup with a glass of cherry lemonade.

    A light and sweet, refined sugar free syrup. This agave simple syrup is a healthier alternative to regular simple syrup.

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    • Why You'll Love This Agave Simple Syrup
    • Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • FAQ & Expert Tips
    • Recipe Prayer
    • More homemade vegan syrups & drinks
    • Tried this recipe?
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    Why You'll Love This Agave Simple Syrup

    • Vegan and refined sugar-free - a less processed alternative to cane sugar-based syrups.
    • Quick and easy - ready in 5 minutes
    • Light and sweet - a subtle soft sweetness
    • Versatile - Use in coffee, matcha, mocktails, and more!
    Agave simple syrup being poured into cherry lemonade.

    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    • Agave: feel free to use light agave or dark agave. I used light for a brighter flavor
    • Water
    • Vanilla: optional, but adds a nice depth
    Agave Simple Syrup Ingredients

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    Step 1. Add the agave and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.

    Agave Simple Syrup step 1 - heat the agave and water.

    Step 2. Whisk in the vanilla. Let cool before using.

    Agave Simple Syrup step 2 - add the vanilla.

    Pro Tip: Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a month.

    Serving Suggestions

    Great in iced coffee, cold brew, matcha, tea, mocktails, lemonade, or brushed over baked goods for extra shine.

    A bottle of agave simple syrup on a table.

    FAQ & Expert Tips

    Is agave simple syrup healthier than sugar?

    Agave has a lower glycemic index than cane sugar, and it's less refined. As with all sugar containing substances, enjoy in moderation.

    Does agave simple syrup need refrigeration?

    Yes. Homemade syrups don't have the preservatives that store-bought syrups do - store in the fridge!

    How long does agave simple syrup last?

    Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it lasts up to a month.

    A bottle of agave simple syrup with a glass of cherry lemonade.

    Recipe Prayer

    Thank you God for the beautiful and delicious flavors we can make at home. Thank you for this syrup, allow it to give our bodies energy. Amen.

    Agave simple syrup being poured into cherry lemonade.

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    A bottle of agave simple syrup with a glass of cherry lemonade.

    Agave Simple Syrup

    Agave Simple Syrup is a light, sweet syrup made with just three ingredients. A refined sugar-free alternative to simple syrup. Perfect for lattes, matcha, mocktails, and more.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14 2-tablespoon servings
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Pans

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Agave
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional

    Instructions

    • Add the agave and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.
    • Whisk in the vanilla. Let cool before using.

    Notes

    Yield: 1 ¾ cup

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

    Nutrition information is an estimate.

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