Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup
Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup is a homemade syrup infused with warm cardamom spice and delicate rose water, creating a fragrant, floral sweetness that instantly elevates drinks and desserts.
What is Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup Used For?
Rose cardamom simple syrup is the foundation for multiple floral drinks and desserts. It adds delicate sweetness and warm spice to lemonade, cocktails (including this Rose Cardamom Cocktail and its Non-Alcoholic version), and hot drinks like tea or lattes. It also enhances desserts, stirred into whipped cream for a lightly floral twist (try it in my Chantilly Cream) or drizzled over cakes for an instant boost of flavor.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients
- Fragrant and lightly floral
- Very versatile; use it to sweeten lemonade, add to cocktails, hot drinks and in desserts
- Stores well and freezes without any change in texture
The first time I tried the rose and cardamom flavor combo was sipping a latte at my neighborhood bakery. I fell in love with the flavor pairing and knew I needed to have this on hand. I created this Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup to add to my tea, lattés, cocktails, and mocktails. It’s one of those staples I always keep in the fridge.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- Water and Granulated Sugar: They form the syrup base.
- Cardamom: Use green whole cardamom pods, not ground cardamom (it won’t give you the same flavor).
- Rose Water: Adds soft floral flavor, stir in after the simple syrup has cooled for best results.
Refer to the printable recipe card below for ingredient quantities and detailed instructions.
How to Make Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup
1. Lightly crush the cardamom pods in a saucepan to release the seeds.
2. Add water and sugar and bring to a gentle boil.
3. Simmer gently until the sugar dissolves and the cardamom infuses into the liquid.
4. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and discard the cardamom pods and seeds.
5. Let the simple syrup cool down, and then add rose water to taste.
6. Transfer the simple syrup to a jar and refrigerate until needed.
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Expert Tips
- Only stir in the rose water after the syrup has cooled. Heat dulls its delicate floral aroma and weakens the flavor.
- Taste as you go. Rose water strength varies by brand. Start small and adjust.
Make Ahead and Storage Info
Refrigerator: Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and shake before using.
Freezer: Place simple syrup in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Recipe FAQs
You can refrigerate this simple syrup for up to 2 weeks. It can be frozen for up to 2 months with no change in texture once thawed.
Unfortunately, no, it could give the syrup a grainy texture, and the flavor won’t be the same.
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Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cardamom pods
- 2-3 tablespoons rose water
Equipment
Instructions
- Add cardamom pods to a small saucepan and crush them with a pestle, muddler, or the back of a spoon to release the seeds.
- Add water and sugar to the saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and slightly darkened.
- Remove from the heat and strain the simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup with a pourable spout; discard the cardamom pods and seeds.
- Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to cool slightly.
- Once cool, stir in the rose water to taste. Transfer simple syrup to a glass jar and chill until ready to use.
Notes
Try this Rose Cardamom Simple Syrup in my Rose Cardamom Cocktail or my non-alcoholic version; the same floral flavor but zero proof.
