Homemade Pistachio Syrup Recipe

If you’re a fan of pistachio lattes or just love the nutty, slightly sweet flavor of pistachios, you’re in for a treat. I’m sharing with you how to make a simple, homemade pistachio coffee syrup. With just 4 simple ingredients you’ll have a delicious, rich syrup that pairs beautifully with hot lattes, iced coffee, cold foam, and even desserts.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Naturally flavored with real pistachios
• Customizable to your desired sweetness level
• Budget-friendly compared to store-bought or café versions
• Perfect for coffee, tea and desserts

I used roasted and salted pistachios however, if you don’t want your syrup to have a slightly salty taste to it, just use unsalted pistachios. Although, I personally love the sweet and salty combination!

I also bought pistachios that were still in the shell and just shelled them myself because the were double the price already shelled and it didn’t probably take me 5 minute to shell them. So that is another thing you might want to know.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own pistachio syrup at home:

• Water
• Granulated sugar
• Pistachios (I used roasted and salted)
• Almond extract

That is literally all you need to make your own pistachio syrup, it really doesn’t get much easier than that!

How to Make Pistachio Syrup at Home

This recipe makes right over 1 cup of syrup and takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish.

Step 1: Chop the Pistachios

If you bought pistachios with the shell, go ahead and shell them. Then roughly chop the pistachios to help release more of their flavor into the syrup.

Step 2: Simmer

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and chopped pistachios. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Strain

Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle. Add in almond extract and mix.

Step 4: Cool & Store

Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before sealing. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

I found these flip top jars on AMAZON! They are the perfect size for storing homemade syrups in!

How to Use Pistachio Syrup

There are so many ways to use this nutty, sweet syrup. Here are a few ideas:

• Iced Pistachio Latte – Mix 1–2 tablespoons of syrup with espresso or cold brew and milk.
• Hot Pistachio Latte – Steam milk with the syrup and pour over espresso.
• Pistachio Cold Foam – Blend syrup with milk or cream until frothy and use as a topping.
• Pistachio Drizzle – Pour over pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream.
• Baking Add-In – Mix a spoonful into frosting, cake batter, or whipped cream.

Making your own pistachio coffee syrup is simple, satisfying, and brings a gourmet twist to your morning cup. Whether you’re prepping a cozy seasonal latte or jazzing up a summer iced coffee, this syrup is sure to become a favorite.

Try it out and tag your creations on social media because I’d love to see your pistachio latte creations!