Add sweet warming spice to your cocktails, mocktails, and coffee drinks at home with my easy cinnamon simple syrup! This recipe includes instructions with cinnamon sticks as well as ground cinnamon so you got options.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my spicy chai simple syrup, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - You're less than 30 minutes away from super simple, lazy cinnamon syrup. And there are no fancy tools or techniques needed--absolutely beginner friendly.
Cozy Cinnamon Flavor - The true warmth and cozy sweetness of cinnamon is all you'll taste in this homemade syrup. And because you're making it from scratch, you know exactly what is in it--no BS!
Making simple syrup at home is one of my favorite easy ways to elevate homemade drinks. So I do it all the time--check out my super popular pineapple simple syrup, spiced hibiscus syrup, strawberry simple syrup, matcha syrup, and lavender honey syrup!
DIY Cinnamon Syrup Uses
The list is long for ways to use this spiced syrup. You can use it for desserts: add flavor and moisture to cake layers or spice up your ice cream sundae syrup topping.
Add cinnamon infused syrup to your coffee--or tea like my easy cinnamon tea recipe or cinnamon matcha latte or add some flavor to a glass of milk.
Cinnamon sugar cinnamon syrup is also great for cocktails like my cinnamon simple syrup old fashioned with bourbon. Or try it with rum or cognac!
And you have options for mocktails, too. My sparkling apple mocktail, spooky cherry mocktail, and spiced Thanksgiving mocktail are fabulous for fall and the cinnamon syrup is a key ingredient.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Sugar adds the sweetness and I prefer to use brown sugar or cane sugar for more full-bodied flavor but you can also use granulated sugar, honey or even your favorite zero sugar sweetener like stevia.
Cinnamon either in stick form or ground cinnamon powder. Both are typically found on the spice and baking aisle at the grocery store.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Add Spices - You can add more layers of flavor to this syrup with complementary spices like vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom or clove.
How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Step 1: Add all ingredients to a small saucepan on the stove top.
- Step 2: Stir vigorously to dissolve the sugar, and if you're using cinnamon powder, that as well.
- Step 3: Bring the syrup to a boil then remove from heat and steep until cooled. Strain out any solids.
- Step 4: Transfer to a bottle or jar to store.
Can you leave cinnamon sticks in simple syrup?
You can store the syrup with or without the cinnamon stick. Just keep an eye on it as mold can develop on it if stored too long.
Pro Tip
If you use cinnamon powder, you might need to shake up the syrup before use as some separation can occur, causing the cinnamon to settle on the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can make cinnamon syrup up to six days in advance.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate to keep for up to two weeks.
Yes, though it will likely become very thick instead of freezing completely solid. This is because of the high sugar content. Store in a freezer safe food storage container.
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I hope you'll enjoy this cinnamon simple syrup recipe soon and very soon. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Cinnamon Simple Syrup (with Sticks or Powder)
Equipment
- 1 kitchen spoon preferably a slotted spoon
- 1 food storage container like a syrup bottle or jam jar
Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick or two teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water Add ingredients to saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and steep until cooled. Transfer to container and store refrigerated.
Instructions
- Add the cinnamon, sugar, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then remove it from heat and steep until cooled.
- Strain out any solid pieces and transfer the cooled syrup to a container to store.
Deborah says
I am so happy to find your recipe station! I am making cinnamon syrup for an adult birthday party tomorrow. Can’t find my cinnamon sticks and I need this done tonight.
I really like that you mention using other spices, which I use all of the time. I am making a smokey, winter drink that will have a smoking cinnamon sitting in the glass w bourbon and dark rum; and a bit of cream to ward off the chill.
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Deborah! That drink sounds delicious. I hope this syrup turns out well for you and that the part goes wonderfully. Thanks for your feedback.