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    You are here Home » Recipes » Beverage Recipes

    Homemade Coffee Syrups Recipes

    Published: Apr 23, 2014 · Modified: Mar 30, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 7 Comments

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    Don't spend a fortune on store-bought syrups! Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups! So many flavor choices!

    Don't spend a fortune on store-bought syrups! Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups! So many flavor choices!

    Don't spend a fortune on store-bought syrups! Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups! So many flavor choices!

    I love coffee! Shocker, right?! Starbucks is a weakness of mine that I am trying to avoid for the benefit of my waistline, and my wallet. I do love all of the fancy flavors that they offer.  I could buy those Torani Syrups in-store or online, which isn't cheap, or I could make my own! It is so easy to make; you will be amazed!

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    Bottles

    Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups

    First off, I found these cute little Oil Drizzler bottles in the dollar bins at Target. 2 Bottles for $3. Not a bad price since they are glass! I have heard some dollar trees also carry them, although I couldn't find them at mine. You can order them online at DollarTree.com. Amazon also sells some oil drizzle bottles but they are a little more expensive.

    Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups

    How to Make Coffee Syrups

    I then made a simple syrup. Equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan on the stove. Simmering for about 10 minutes.

    I did 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water.  You can increase or decrease by how much syrup you want to make at once.

    Don't spend a fortune on store-bought syrups! Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups! So many flavor choices!

    Once the simple syrup is complete, you can flavor it how you would like. A teaspoon of caramel ice cream topping, 1 tsp. of vanilla extract, mint extract, orange extract.....you get the point. You can make them as strong as you would like by adding more or less flavorings. I then poured them into these bottles and labeled them accordingly.

    Of course, I then brewed a cup of coffee! I love getting a selection of K-Cups from Cross Country Cafe. They have the best prices around. Stir in a drizzle of your favorite syrup, maybe a little milk and you are ready to relax!

    My personal favorite is this Copycat Caramel Brûlée Latte! I can't get enough of it!

    Storage

    These are best kept refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Some of the flavors like the peppermint can last longer.

    Adults only who want to extend the shelf life of their syrups can add a tablespoon of vodka or rum to the bottle and the syrups life will extend to a month in the fridge.

    Adding the alcohol helps prevent any bacteria growth extending the life.

    Recipe

    Don't spend a fortune on store-bought syrups! Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups! So many flavor choices!

    Homemade Coffee Syrups

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    Don't spend a fortune on store-bought syrups! Have cafe style coffee at home with these SIMPLE Homemade Coffee Syrups! So many flavor choices!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Beverage
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Sugar
    • 1 Cup Water

    Caramel Syrup

    • ⅓ cup caramel sauce

    Peppermint Syrup

    • 2 teaspoon Peppermint extract or 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

    Vanilla Syrup

    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

    Orange Cream Syrup

    • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Maple Vanilla

    • 3 tablespoon vanilla
    • ¼ cup maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Put sugar and water into a heavy saucepan and bring to gentle boil, stirring often)
    • Simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Cool before putting into a container.
    • Stir in the desired mix in to flavor your syrup accordingly
    Keyword coffee
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    Comments

    1. shawna

      February 27, 2015 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      I used to make vanilla syrup like this with splenda. The texture is a little thinner but it's a lot fewer calories if someone is watching their weight.

      Reply
    2. Christina K. Rambo

      December 15, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love this and wanted to let you know I shared/linked this post on my blog : )
      http://www.christinakayrambo.blogspot.com/2015/12/hand-made-holiday-do-it-yourself.html#.VnCmUxFViko
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        December 16, 2015 at 8:07 am

        Thanks for sharing Christina!

        Reply
      • Ben

        January 10, 2021 at 12:14 pm

        2:1 sugar to water ratio will make it shelf stable. Simple syrups that are 2/3 sugar bind too much water for the bacteria to grow. Just use a little less in your drink if you want to watch the calories. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sally

      October 04, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Wondering if these need to be refrigerated? Great idea...thanks!

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        October 04, 2016 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Sally,

        I do refrigerate mine. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dawn

      August 02, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      I can’t wait to make a few of these tomorrow. I shared your link on my FB page.

      Reply

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