Dark, oozy, and berrylicious! This easy Halloween syrup recipe takes just three ingredients and under 30 minutes. Use it in spooky Halloween cocktails, creepy mousse, or dramatic dessert drizzles. A must-have for all witches, ghouls, and party hosts this October.
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups Frozen mixed berries, ½ cup Sugar, 1 tbsp Lemon juice (and Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or 1 clove).
2 cups Frozen mixed berries, ½ cup Sugar, 1 tbsp Lemon juice, Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or 1 clove
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, gently mashing the berries.
Cook for 10–12 minutes until thick and syrupy.
Strain through a fine sieve for smooth syrup, or leave pulpy for texture.
Cool and store in a jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 10 days.
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👻 Makes ~200 ml (¾ cup) syrup. Can easily be doubled.Scoop the strained berry pulp into a clean jar and pop it into the fridge. It’ll keep for several days and gives your mousse the most disgustingly fabulous texture. Guests will scream (with delight, obviously).