Raspberry Simple Syrup Recipe

If you love adding a burst of fruity flavour to your drinks, this homemade raspberry simple syrup is the perfect recipe. It’s quick, easy, and made with just three ingredients. 

Raspberry simple syrup can be used to sweeten your morning coffee, flavour iced tea, or even as a topping for desserts. This syrup adds a naturally sweet and tangy twist.

In this post, I’ll show you how to make raspberry syrup at home, how to store it, and creative ways to use it.

Why You’ll Love This Raspberry Syrup

• Easy recipe – only three simple ingredients.
  
• Burst of fresh flavour – perfect for iced tea, coffee, cocktails, or lemonade.
  
• Customizable – use fresh or frozen raspberries.
  
• Better than store-bought – no artificial flavours or preservatives.
  

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and lightly mash the raspberries with a spoon to release their juices.

Remove from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof jar or bottle. Press the berries gently with the back of a spoon to extract all the syrup. Discard the solids.

Let the syrup cool completely, then cover and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

How to Use Raspberry Simple Syrup

This syrup is versatile and can be used in so many delicious ways:

Tea – Add 1–2 tablespoons to iced tea or hot black tea for a fruity kick.

Coffee & Lattes – Stir into iced coffee, cold brewed tea, or lattes for a raspberry twist.

Cocktails & Mocktails – Perfect for mojitos, lemonade, or sparkling water.

Breakfast – Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.

Desserts – Use as a topping for ice cream, cakes, or cheesecakes.

Tips for the Perfect Raspberry Syrup

Use frozen raspberries when fresh ones aren’t in season—they work just as well.

For a thicker syrup, simmer longer until slightly reduced.

Want more flavour? Add a splash of vanilla extract or a squeeze of lemon juice before straining.

Freeze in ice cube trays for single-serve portions.

Variations

Low sugar version: Reduce sugar to ½ cup for a lighter syrup.

Herbal infusion: Add a sprig of mint, thyme, or basil while simmering.

Mixed berry syrup: Combine raspberries with blueberries or strawberries.

Raspberry Simple Syrup for Tea and Coffee

This syrup is especially popular for tea and coffee lovers. Try it in:

• Iced green tea for a refreshing summer drink.
  
• Earl Grey latte with raspberry syrup for a fruity twist.
  

Iced coffee with cream sweetened with raspberry syrup instead of plain sugar.