Make a batch of this easy Honey Simple Syrup to naturally sweeten cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, iced teas, and other homemade drinks—no refined sugar needed. Ready in under 10 minutes with just honey and water.
This Honey Syrup Is Perfect For Adding To Drinks!
Traditional simple syrup is made by dissolving granulated sugar into water and sometimes infusing fruit, herbs, or spices for flavor. This Honey Simple Syrup skips refined sugar and uses honey as the sweetener, giving drinks a natural, floral, and slightly earthy sweetness. Use it anywhere you’d use simple syrup—lemonades, iced teas, cocktails, or mocktails—for a cleaner-tasting sweetener that blends easily into cold beverages.
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Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Distinct honey flavor, slightly mellowed by water.
Texture: Thinner than raw honey but thicker than plain water.
Ease: 1/10 (very easy)
Pros: Quick, simple, and a natural sweetener for a variety of drinks.
Cons: The honey taste can be strong for some palates.
Would I Make This Again? Yes!
Honey Simple Syrup Ingredients
You only need two ingredients: honey and water. The honey you choose will shape the final flavor. Lighter, floral honeys yield a milder sweetness while darker, robust honeys create a deeper flavor.
Wildflower, orange blossom, or other fruit-blossom honeys work especially well. Pick a honey you enjoy on its own for the best results.
How To Make Simple Syrup With Honey
- Stovetop: Combine equal parts honey and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently until the honey dissolves and the mixture just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
- Microwave: Mix honey and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for about 2 minutes, pausing at the 1-minute mark to stir so the honey dissolves evenly. Let cool to room temperature before using.
Rebecca’s Tips
- You can make simple syrup in a 1:1 (equal parts) or 2:1 (two parts honey to one part water) ratio. This recipe uses 1:1 for a balanced, pourable syrup; use 2:1 for a thicker, more concentrated syrup.
- Experiment with different honey varieties—clover, wildflower, orange blossom, or buckwheat—to change the flavor profile.
- Honey syrup isn’t just for drinks: drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, or yogurt for a quick flavor boost.
How To Store Honey Simple Syrup
When the syrup has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container or jar. A mason jar or a bottle with a pouring spout works well for storage and easy use.
Refrigerate and use within 2 to 3 weeks for best flavor and freshness.
More Yummy Honey Recipes
- Easy Honey Granola – Crunchy granola perfect for yogurt or smoothie bowls.
- Honey Cake Recipe – Moist honey cake topped with fresh berries.
- Cafe con Miel – Coffee sweetened with honey and finished with milk.
- Honey Ginger Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – A savory, honey-forward weeknight meal.
- Easy Whipped Honey Butter – Light, fluffy honey butter made in minutes.
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Simple Honey Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup honey 252g
- ¾ cup water 180mL
Instructions
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Add ¾ cup honey and ¾ cup water to a small saucepan.
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Heat over medium, stirring frequently until the honey dissolves and the mixture just begins to simmer.
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Remove from heat and let cool before using. Store refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to 2–3 weeks.
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