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Cinnamon Syrup Recipe (for Coffee, Cocktails, and More!)

Learn how to make the best cinnamon syrup recipe with our easy, step-by-step guide. This versatile cinnamon simple syrup is perfect for coffee, cocktails, and desserts. Create variations like brown sugar or a Starbucks copycat cinnamon dolce syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 16 servings (1.5 tbsp each)
Course: Beverage, Syrup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Water Filtered for best taste
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks Whole
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Airtight bottle or jar For storage
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve Optional, for straining

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Add 4 whole cinnamon sticks to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cinnamon sticks steep in the covered pot for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
  6. Once cooled, remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the optional vanilla extract. Transfer your syrup into a clean, airtight bottle or jar and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal

Notes

For a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup, replace the granulated sugar with packed brown sugar. For a clearer syrup when using ground cinnamon, strain through a coffee filter. The syrup will last for 2-3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
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