Feel like spicing up your brew? Here are a few easy coffee syrup recipes that will make your coffee an even more delicious treat!
Vanilla Syrup:
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Seeds of 1 vanilla bean (and the pod)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

  • Add the water, sugar, vanilla seeds and bean to a pot and place on your stove over a medium heat.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat and allow to sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Add the vanilla extract.
  • Pour through a fine sieve to remove any solid pieces like the vanilla seeds and pod.
  • Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Caramel Syrup:
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup water (divided)
  • 1 tsp corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method:

  • Combine sugar and ¼ cup of water along with the corn syrup in a pot over a low heat.
  • Stir until dissolved and then turn up the heat to medium and cover with a lid.
  • Allow to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes before stiring quickly by carefully.
  • Continue stiring while cooking until the mixture turns light amber in colour.
  • Remove from heat and then add the remaining water very carefully. It’s really hot so you may notice a violent splatter in the beginning.
  • Stir the vanilla and salt in before allowing to cool.
  • Store in the fridge for as long as a couple of months.

Chocolate syrup:
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Method:

  • Whisk together the cocoaand sugar in a medium pot and add the water with half of the salt.
  • Whisk over a medium heat until it starts to boil. Stir constantly.
  • Taste the mixture and add more salt if desired.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla before allowing to cool.
  • Store in the fridge for a month.

Once you start making your own coffee syrup, you’ll wonder why you never tried this before! Add to your morning coffee or impress your guests with a selection of homemade syrups!