Honey-Cinnamon Simple Syrup

What if your honey was simple to squeeze into your coffee and dissolved easily in your cold brew? And what if it was spiked with cinnamon, too?

Yeah, we’re pretty excited, too. It’s a spiced and honeyed twist on traditional simple syrup—naturally sweet, and pollinator-friendly.

Speaking of pollinators, we’re celebrating our friends the bees and bats and butterflies and beeltes! Check out the blog.

Gather your ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup raw honey (local if possible)

  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks

  • Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for extra depth

Make your simple syrup

  1. Simmer the cinnamon: In a small saucepan, combine water and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. This helps the cinnamon fully infuse.

  2. Add the honey: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved—do not boil, as high heat can degrade some of honey’s natural goodness.

  3. Steep + cool: Remove from heat and let the syrup steep with the cinnamon sticks in it for another 15–20 minutes for maximum flavor. If you like it stronger, leave the sticks in while it cools completely.

  4. Strain + store: Remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle. Your syrup will last for weeks in the fridge or on the counter.

How to use your honey-cinnamon simple syrup

  • Stir into iced or hot coffee

  • Sweeten your chai or herbal tea

  • Add to cocktails (try it in an old fashioned or hot toddy)

  • Drizzle over pancakes, oatmeal, or roasted fruit

🐝 Bee-Friendly Tip:

Opt for raw, local honey when possible—not only does it offer rich, floral flavor, but it supports nearby beekeepers and keeps our pollinator communities buzzing.

Sip slow, sweeten naturally, and let the cinnamon warmth carry you through the seasons.

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