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How to Make A Festive Cranberry Simple Syrup for Cocktails, Dressings and More!

How to Make A Festive Cranberry Simple Syrup

By Mona - Far From The Farm
November 18, 2025
A naturally sweet cranberry honey simple syrup that brightens cocktails, teas, dressings, and baked goods all winter long! 
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Makes: 1 batch
Approximate cost $1.50
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Drinks, Ingredient
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cranberry juice - not reduced sugar
  • 1 cup honey

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring jug
  • Measuring cup
  • spatula or spoon
  • Glass bottles for optional storage

Method
 

  1. Add the cranberry juice and honey to a small saucepan.
  2. Warm gently over low to medium heat, bringing to a boil and then reducing back to a simmer.
  3. Stir until the honey melts fully into the cranberry juice.
  4. Keep it just below a simmer for several minutes until the syrup looks smooth and glossy.
  5. Remove it from the heat and let it cool.
  6. Pour the syrup into a clean jar, measuring jug or bottle.
  7. Refrigerate and use wherever you want a bright cranberry liquid honey.

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Notes

 
  • Choose a full sugar cranberry juice for the best colour and flavour.
  • Raw or regular honey works equally well.
  • The syrup thickens slightly as it chills which makes it lovely for drizzling.
  • You can scale this recipe up or down depending on your needs.
 

Storage

  • Store in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • For long term storage, freeze it in small cubes to use in cocktails or teas whenever you need a splash.
 
 

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.