Watermelon Syrup
This Watermelon Simple Syrup is loaded with the light and refreshing flavor of fresh watermelon and is perfect for mixing with just about any spirit! Makes 3 cups.
Servings: 8
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
FOR THE WATERMELON JUICE:
- ½ of a small seedless watermelon, cubed
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, and salt to a saucepan over medium-high heat and boil briefly until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- To make the watermelon juice, add the cubed watermelon to a blender and blend until it is puréed. You may have to do this in batches, depending on the size of your blender.
- Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl and pour the purée over the sieve. Use a whisk (if desired) to hurry the watermelon through the sieve. Set the strained juice aside.
- Add 1 cup of watermelon juice to the simple syrup and stir. Discard, reserve, or freeze any extra juice for another use. Refrigerate the syrup for up to 4 days, shaking before each use as necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1067IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg