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.
Root Beer Syrup: A Spiced Throwback for Modern Cocktails
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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
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So I kind of did things backwards.
I posted a Dark Cherry Old Fashioned and a Dark Cherry Sidecar to Instagram, and people made them... but I never actually shared the syrup recipe that makes both of those drinks work. Kind of an important detail. Th...
by Jordan Hughes —
Jul 26, 2025
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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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