Simple Syrup Monthly

A monthly newsletter for cocktail lovers and home bartenders! Simple Syrup Monthly delivers unique, seasonal syrup recipes straight to your inbox. Whether you’re building a better Old Fashioned or experimenting with new flavors, these homemade syrups will help you shake, stir, and serve like a pro.

Pumpkin Spice Syrup: Two Ways to Bring the Season Into Your Cocktails

Pumpkin spice might be cliché in lattes—but in cocktails? It’s a whole different story. When done right, a Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup can bring warmth, depth, and balance to bourbon, rum, and even aged tequila cocktails. In this post, you’ll get two solid methods: A from-scratch version usin...

Oct 01, 2025

Pineapple Demerara Syrup: A No-Cook Classic

If you’ve been following me for a while on Instagram, you’ve probably seen this one before. This Pineapple Demerara Syrup has been a go-to in my cocktail arsenal since 2022, and I’m finally giving it the proper home it deserves here on Simple Syrup Monthly. What makes it special? Unlike most syr...

Sep 24, 2025

How Long Do Homemade Cocktail Syrups Really Last?

So, you’ve made a batch of syrup—maybe it’s a classic 1:1 simple syrup or a seasonal favorite like Dark Cherry or Vanilla Bean. It tastes incredible. But now you’re wondering: how long can this actually sit in my fridge before it goes bad? Not exactly a hypothetical question– you all have aske...

Sep 16, 2025

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup: Rich, Real, and Anything But Basic

If you’ve ever had a vanilla syrup that tasted more like fake birthday cake than real vanilla, this recipe is for you. Made with real vanilla bean and organic cane sugar, this 2:1 syrup is endlessly versatile—great for both cocktails and coffee (and even dessert). Unlike extracts or artificial f...

Sep 04, 2025

Root Beer Syrup: A Spiced Throwback for Modern Cocktails

Ready to add some old-school soda fountain energy to your home bar? This Root Beer Syrup is deeply nostalgic, incredibly easy to make, and surprisingly versatile— from whiskey highballs and Old Fashioneds (duh, it's me!) to zero-proof spritzes. Instead of sourcing every individual root and spi...

Aug 13, 2025

Dark Cherry Syrup: Bold & Juicy

Since we're just kicking off this new Simple Syrup Monthly thing, I thought I'd give you all a "bonus" syrup recipe. I recently shared a Dark Cherry Old Fashioned recipe as well as a Dark Cherry Sidecar, however, I never shared the instructions for making the syrup itself (kind of an important...

by Jordan Hughes — Jul 26, 2025 syrup

The Two Cocktail Syrups You Should Always Have Stocked

If you’re just getting into home bartending—or looking to level up your cocktail game—there’s one thing every great drink has in common: balance. And more often than not, a key part of that balance is sugar, or simple syrup. While it’s tempting to go straight for fancy infusions or complex flavo...

Jul 23, 2025

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