How to Make your Own Coffee Syrups

Are you missing some of your favorite coffee shop flavors? Homemade coffee syrups are a great way to sweeten and flavor your coffee drinks at home. It’s a fun addition to hot coffee but crucial for sweetening iced coffee!

Coffee syrups are basically flavored simple syrups that complement your favorite cup of joe.  Bartenders use simple syrup frequently to sweeten cold bar drinks. Unlike granulated sugar, the simple syrup blends in immediately, sweetening the beverage evenly without leaving undissolved sugar in the bottom of the glass.

You can purchase pre-made syrups online or in specialty stores. But you’ll find that they can be pretty pricy and they usually include artificial flavorings, preservatives and dyes. The good news is that it’s easy to make your own coffee syrup at home. That way, you know exactly what is going into your cup, and can customize the flavors to your liking. You can make a few different flavors, and store them in mason jars or bottles in the fridge. Whenever the urge hits, just grab a bottle and add a splash or two to your cup.

Here are some of our favorite flavor combinations that taste even better than the store bought kind. Just add your favorite Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee, and you’ll be ready for the day!

INGREDIENT TIPS

Depending on your preference, you can use regular granulated or cane sugar for your sugar.  Fresh, distilled water is best for these syrups.

When using spices, fresh is best.  Choose whole spices that have been purchased within the last 6 months. Your vanilla beans should be soft and pliable for the best flavor.

STEP-BY-STEP

The basic recipe for homemade simple syrup is really, well, simple to make. You can make a basic simple syrup recipe for sweetening your iced coffee, tea or cocktails. We are sharing our favorite combinations but the sky is the limit on how many different flavors you can create at home. These coffee syrups keep for up to one month in the fridge.

 

BASIC SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE

1 cup sugar
1 cup water

  1. In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar and water.
  2. Bring to a boil and then simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

 

VANILLA MINT COFFEE SYRUP

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 vanilla bean, split
1 cup mint leaves 

  1. In a small sauce pan, combine all the ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil and then simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass jar.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

 

CHAI SPICE COFFEE SYRUP

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 stick cinnamon
4 star anise
4 allspice
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
4 cardamom pods
2 inches fresh ginger, sliced

  1. In a small sauce pan, combine all the ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil and then simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass jar.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

 

MOCHA

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup Charleston Coffee Roaster coffee beans

  1. In a small sauce pan, combine all the ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil and then simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass jar.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

 

*** Make sure you try out our Lavendar Simple Syrup next – we use it to make a slightly sweet and floral Lavender Cafe au Lait!***

 

 

 

 

 

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