Honey simple syrup is a light, sweet syrup. Homemade honey syrup dissolves easily into beverages - perfect for coffee, tea, cocktails, mocktails, and more!
If you've ever tried to mix honey into your drink and ended up with a huge clump at the bottom, this syrup is for you.
Honey simple syrup is a classic simple syrup - a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water - but using honey, instead of sugar.
So you get the sweet, floral flavor of honey in a thinner, more dissolvable form. It's great for mixing into teas (especially iced tea) or using in cocktails/mocktails when you want a honey flavor!
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Why You'll Love This Honey Simple Syrup
- 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!
- Dietary Notes - this syrup is vegetarian. Honey is not considered vegan, but a vegan honey works just the same
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Honey: feel free to use your favorite honey. For a vegan version, try a plant-based honey. Or make my agave simple syrup.
- Water
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add the honey and water to a small pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and let cool.
Step 2. Use in cocktails/mocktails, tea, sodas, etc. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to a month.
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.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Honey has a lower glycemic index than cane sugar, and it's less refined. Honey also contains some antioxidants, though some is lost when heated. As with all sugar containing substances, enjoy in moderation.
Yes. Homemade syrups don't have the preservatives that store-bought syrups do - store in the fridge!
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it lasts up to a month.
Technically no. Honey is an animal product, so it isn't considered vegan. If you want the flavor of honey in a vegan option, try a plant-based honey alternative, or use my agave simple syrup.
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.
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📖 Recipe
Honey Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Honey
- ⅔ Cup Water
Instructions
- Add the honey and water to a small pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and let cool.
- Use in cocktails/mocktails, tea, sodas, etc. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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