Brown Sugar Syrup

Name: Brown Sugar Syrup Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark brown); 1 cup water

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This brown sugar syrup has a rich flavor and is super easy to make. Perfect for coffee, boba, old fashioned cocktails, mojitos and more!

brown sugar syrup in a coffee surrounded by coffee beans

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Brown sugar syrup is popping up in everything these days! This simple homemade brown sugar simple syrup is a rich and decadent delight that is so easy to make.

Speaking of delicious homemade syrup recipes, be sure to check out this Demerara Syrup!

Pair this brown sugar syrup with with Starbucks Sweet Cream Cold Foam Recipe and you will be making the perfect homemade Starbucks drink every day!

From a brown sugar simple syrup cocktail to brown sugar simple syrup old fashioned to brown sugar simple syrup mojito, from Starbucks coffee to boba tea (like this Hokkaido milk tea and Taro bubble tea) to dessert to ice cream – the sky is the limit!

Why this recipe works

Brown sugar simple syrup can be made in less than 5 minutes! No need for store bought syrup when you can make it yourself.
Delicious in cocktails, baking and even savory dishes! I love using homemade brown sugar simple syrup in my Smoked Old Fashioned and Cherry Manhattan.
Brown sugar syrup can be used in most recipes calling for simple syrup. It imparts an extra rich flavor, similar to caramel. I love using it in my Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.

Ingredients

Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar. Brown sugar will provide a richer molasses flavor.
Water

How to make homemade brown sugar simple syrup

brown sugar simple syrup in a coffee surrounded by coffee beans

In saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water.
Stir until dissolved (2-3 minutes) and remove from heat.
Cool before using or storing.

How to store simple syrup

Allow to fully cool. Store in airtight bottle or jar in refrigerator.

Simple syrup flavor variations

You can add various additional flavors to the syrup such spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or vanilla), herbs (rosemary, basil or mint), floral (jasmine or lavender) or citrus (lime, lemon, orange).

Excellent in a variety of cocktails such as a Manhattan, mojito or old fashioned.

FAQ and expert tips

What brown sugar syrup does Starbucks use?

Most of the syrups that Starbucks uses are manufactured by Fontana.

Can I make sugar syrup with brown sugar?

Yes! Brown sugar syrup is made by combining water and brown sugar and reducing over low heat until the mixture reaches your desired thickness.

What are some uses for brown sugar syrup?

Brown sugar syrup is excellent in coffee, boba tea, a variety of cocktails and used in dessert or drizzled over breakfast pancakes or oatmeal.

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