Brown Sugar Simple Syrup is a natural sweetener that’s used to add a rich caramel hinted flavor to coffees, cocktails and other drinks. It only takes 5 minutes to make and it’s a popular addition to iced coffees, old fashioneds and homemade lattes.
You often see bartenders using simple syrup to craft their cocktails. Simple syrup solution is literally melted, liquid white sugar – which adds a nearly tasteless, odorless sweetness to your drink.
But in this brown sugar syrup recipe, we take it up a notch by using the rich molasses soaked sweetener with just a touch of vanilla extract, to create a sugary solution that imparts a more robust caramel toffee-like flavor to your drinks.
Why Is This Syrup Better Than Granulated Sugar?
Granulated sugar (white or brown) takes a bit longer to dissolve, especially when added to cold drinks. This is why you often see bartenders using a simple syrup solution instead – so they can produce more evenly sweetened drinks, in very little time.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Brown Sugar: I’ve found that light brown sugar works best (not too dark)
- Vanilla Extract: Optional, but adds a warm essence to the syrup
The Ingredients for Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (light, lightly packed)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
The Equipment Needed
- Medium Saucepan
How To Make Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
Start by adding brown sugar, water and the vanilla extract into your saucepan.
Heat on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.
Heat to a low simmer – but take care not to let the sugar mixture come to a boil.
Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer into a squeeze bottle, syrup jar (with top), or a mason jar.
How To Store This Simple Syrup
If stored in an air tight jar or container, this simple syrup should last up to 4 weeks, refrigerated.
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Equipment
- 1 Saucepan, (medium)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, (light, lightly packed)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, (optional)
Instructions
How To Make Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- Start by adding brown sugar, water and the vanilla extract into your saucepan.
- Heat on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Heat to a low simmer – but take care not to let the sugar mixture come to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer into a squeeze bottle, syrup jar (with top), or a mason jar.
Notes
How To Store This Simple Syrup
If stored in an air tight jar or container, this brown sugar simple syrup should last up to 4 weeks, refrigerated.Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
Can you use brown sugar instead of white sugar in simple syrup?
Yes, white sugar simple syrup is fine, but take it up a notch by using brown sugar instead, with just a touch of vanilla extract to create a sugary solution that imparts a more robust caramel toffee-like flavor to your drinks.
How long does brown sugar simple syrup last?
If stored in an air tight jar or container, this brown sugar simple syrup should last up to 4 weeks, refrigerated.
Gus
I made your brown sugar simple syrup this morning, and it’s wonderful! It adds such a rich, molasses-like sweetness to my coffee. The recipe was straightforward and quick, which I really appreciate. This syrup is definitely a keeper for both beverages and baking—thank you for sharing it!
Paula
This was my first time making brown sugar simple syrup but you made the process so easy to follow! Thank you for all the tips.
Charah
I love this recipe, easy to make and so delicious.Thank you so much for sharing
Erik
Love the flavor of brown sugar, so this was perfect for me. Cannot wait to use this in more goodies.
Nathan
I’ve never made a simple sugar for myself, but this looks like it would be so great to have around for cocktails and coffee! Can’t wait to try it out 🙂
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Audrey
I love brown sugar syrup. So glad to have this recipe so I can now make it at home.
Alexandra
This was my first time making a brown sugar simple syrup, but the flavour is so superior to a regular sugar syrup, that I think I will be sticking to this from now on! This
is great to have on hand for so many uses.
Tiffany
This was just what I needed for my cocktail recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Genevieve
You can use brown sugar simple syrup for s many things! I love how easy yours is to make.