Cinnamon syrup is common in a lot of old tiki cocktail recipes. Here’s a quick version you can make at home.

  • Yields: 2 cups
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: 2 hrs 10 mins 
  • Active: 10 mins 

Ingredients (3)

  • 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or saucepan, smash the cinnamon sticks into several smaller pieces. Place the smashed cinnamon, sugar, and water in a small saucepan with a tightfitting lid and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 2 minutes. 
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  3. Strain the syrup, discard the cinnamon sticks, and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 1 month.