Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar (or honey) and heat over medium heat until the sweetener dissolves.

Step 2

Remove from heat and add in the freeze-dried raspberries (optional).

Step 3

Give the raspberries a little press with a spatula and stir. The liquid will turn slightly pink.

Step 4

Once the syrup is pink, strain out the raspberries.

Step 5

Drain the cherry blossoms and add into a clean glass jar.

Step 6

Pour the syrup into the jar over the cherry blossoms and let it steep.

Step 7

Let it cool and cover with a lid.

Step 8

Place into the fridge until ready to use.