Chamomile Simple Syrup for Cocktails and Soda
Chamomile simple syrup recipe made with just 3 ingredients in about 15 minutes.
This easy syrup is the perfect addition to a cocktail, iced tea, or some tonic water for a homemade soda. If you are a chamomile lover like me, you love its earthy, floral aroma and soothing effects. Wrap all that up in a sweet syrup, and you’ll love it even more. Let’s make it!
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Ingredients
Chamomile Syrup
- Chamomile tea bags – I prefer this one because it’s made from organic chamomile flowers. But you can use one you like drinking!
- Pure cane sugar
- Water
How to make chamomile syrup
Steep one very strong cup of chamomile tea. Start by boiling 1 cup of water. Steep 4 tea bags in the hot water for 10 minutes.
Once tea is steeped, combine tea and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until boiling.
Let syrup gently boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Allow syrup to cool, then transfer to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
Storage Instructions
Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature, pour it into an airtight container such as a glass jar. Keep it in the fridge and enjoy it within two weeks.
How to use chamomile syrup
This chamomile syrup has lots of uses. Here are a few ways to use it:
- Add a tablespoon of this syrup to tonic water for a yummy homemade soda
- Drop a tablespoon of chamomile syrup in some frothy steamed milk for a warm tea latte
- Add the desired amount of syrup to your favorite gin or rum to make a tasty cocktail
- Give a bottle of handcrafted simple syrup as a holiday gift
- Use it as a sweetener for your favorite iced tea. Chamomile goes great with citrus flavors, lavender and ginger.
What are the benefits of chamomile?
Chamomile has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, aiding in digestion, relieving anxiety, promoting better sleep, and supporting immune system health.
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Chamomile Syrup
Delightful Chamomile Syrup made with 3 ingredients. It’s perfect for adding to other teas, lattes, desserts and more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups syrup 1x
- Category: Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 4 chamomile tea bags
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Steep tea bags in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags
- Combine sugar and chamomile in a small pot over medium heat. Stir and cook until boiling.
- Reduce heat to a gentle boil and allow syrup to cook about 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool before transferring to a jar and storing in the fridge.
- Enjoy within 2 weeks!
