The invention relates to a synthesis method of cordycepin and belongs to the technical field of cordyceps health products. The synthesis method comprises the following steps: adding adenosine, triethyl orthoformate and glacial acetic acid into a reaction flask, carrying out pressure-reduced concentration until the concentrated product is dry to obtain a caramel-like product A; dissolving the obtained caramel-like product A in dichloromethane, dropwise adding acetyl bromide at 0 DEG C, reacting for 4-6 hours under room temperature, continuously dropwise adding water after the reaction is ended,stirring for 10 minutes under room temperature, adjusting the pH value to 8 by using saturated sodium bicarbonate, and separating an organic layer to obtain a caramel-like product B; adding triethylsilicane and trifluoroacetic acid into the obtained caramel-like product B, heating and refluxing for 12 hours, carrying out pressure-reduced concentration until the concentrated product is dry, adding a saturated methanol ammonia solution, reacting under room temperature, carrying out pressure-reduced concentration until the concentrated product is dry, recrystallizing residues by using alcohol to obtain white solid which is cordycepin. The synthesis method has the advantages of high yield, low cost, low waste and simplicity and convenience in operation.