Brown Sugar Syrup Recipe

This Brown Sugar Simple Syrup is the perfect addition to specialty coffees, boba, and cocktails! Made with just 3 ingredients on the stovetop it’s an easy way to add sweet, rich brown sugar flavor to drinks.

Homemade Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

Classic Simple Syrup made with white sugar has been a staple in my kitchen for years – I use it weekly – but it just got some competition with this Brown Sugar Simple Syrup!

This is absolutely delicious. The 2:1 brown sugar to water ratio worked best for me, but I started with the 1:1 ratio as stated in the recipe. 1:1 is definitely the best place to start as not everyone likes their drinks as sweet as I do. Mixed it with some half and half to make creamer. So so good. Thanks for this!

Ashley

Brown Sugar Simple Syrup ingredients

Simple syrup is made with two ingredients: sugar and water. But you can get really creative with simple syrups be infusing them with herbs or fruit to add even more flavor.

In this particular recipe, we’re using dark brown sugar and water and I like to add a teaspoon of vanilla to really smooth out and heighten the flavor.

How To Make Brown Sugar Syrup

1. Combine dark brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Then cover it and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begin to simmer.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Cool the syrup at room temperature.
4. Transfer the brown sugar simple syrup to an airtight container and store it in the fridge.

Favorite ways to use Simple Syrup with Brown Sugar

We love using this simple syrup in coffee recipes like:

• Secret Menu Cookie Butter Latte
• Starbucks Copycat Shaken Brown Sugar Oatmilk Espresso
• Homemade Iced Caramel Macchiato (makes a great sub for the vanilla syrup)

Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup Storage

This homemade simple syrup recipe should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. We find a bottle or jar with a lid is best so it’s easy to pour out.

This will last for 3 to 4 weeks when properly stored in the fridge.

Why is my brown sugar simple syrup runny?

This syrup will be runny. It’s not thick like maple syrup. However, if you want a thicker syrup, you can use double the amount of sugar.

What is simple syrup formula?

For a classic simple syrup, you’ll use a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water. For rich simple syrup, you’ll use a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water.

What is simple syrup made from brown sugar called?

Just Brown Sugar Simple Syrup. Some people assume that Demerara Syrup is made with brown sugar, but it’s actually made from demerara sugar which is technically a brown sugar in appearance (unprocessed coarse pure cane sugar) but it is not what is commonly referred to as brown sugar whisk contains the addition of molasses to give it it’s flavor and color.

Can you use brown sugar in coffee?

Of course! Yet the thought had never occurred to me until about 8 years ago when I ordered a “Cold Jar” from a local coffee shop and it was made with brown sugar and by far the best iced coffee/latte I had ever had. But now, I’m a total believer and it seems the rest of the world is too!

More homemade simple syrups to make great drinks at home!

• Strawberry
• Blueberry
• Raspberry
• Sour Mix (Lemon Lime)