A simple yet unique idea for creating your own flavored coffee syrups that you can utilize to create custom coffees.

It is that time of year again to start thinking about holiday gift giving ideas. This year, I have an overwhelming desire to create my own gifts. Many of my friends, family, and coworkers are coffee enthusiasts so I had the idea of incorporating gifts around their love of coffee this year.

Here is a simple yet unique idea for creating your own flavored coffee syrups that you can utilize to create custom coffees. If you are making these as gifts, make a few different flavors and put them into decorative glass bottles.

Primary Recipes for Coffee Syrups

Vanilla Syrup

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Syrup

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup caramel (store bought or make your own).

Peppermint Syrup

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons peppermint extract

Maple Vanilla Syrup

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
6 tablespoons vanilla
1/2 cup maple syrup

Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Mocha Syrup

1 cup dry cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Hazelnut Syrup

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons hazelnut extract

Cinnamon Syrup

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Warm Spice Syrup

2 cups sugar
2 cup water
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
4 teaspoons cloves

Pumpkin Pie Spice Syrup

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Directions:

  1. In a small pot heat your water and sugar over low/medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Stir in your remaining ingredients.
  3. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring to make sure all ingredients are dissolved.
  4. Allow to cool.
  5. Pour into a dispenser.
  6. Use immediately or store in refrigerator.

Gourmet Recipes for Coffee Syrups

Gingerbread Syrup

2 cups water
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 whole star anise
10 whole cloves

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients and simmer gently on medium heat.
  2. Cook for approximate 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  3. Allow to cool
  4. Pour into a dispenser
  5. Use immediately or store in refrigerator

Berry Syrup

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, OR strawberries

Directions:

  1. Combine the sugar, water and berries in a small saucepan
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-high, stirring occasionally, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved
  3. Decrease the heat to low, simmer for 10-15 minutes
  4. Remove from the heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids
  5. Allow to cool
  6. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator

Tips:

  • To make any of the above mentioned recipes sugarfree, substitute 2 cups ofSplenda for the sugar (1:1 ratio).
  • To make any of the above mentioned recipes PALEO, substitute HALF sugar called for with honey.
  • The brown sugar can be substituted for maple syrup (use HALF called for).
  • Shake your syrups slightly before using.
  • Add about 2-3 tablespoons of syrup per cup of coffee.
  Post updated on March 30, 2020