Syrups

Sweet syrups are a fundamental part of drink creation. You can use these wherever you need sugar, but since the sugar is in liquid form, you do not need heat or time to dissolve. This saves time and makes it easy to measure quantities with a spring-loaded 1oz pump.

A traditional simple syrup is straightforward to make. While simple syrup is made from sugar cane, there are many alternatives to try.

The following syrups can be used to make syrups acceptable for mixing drinks.

1. Maple syrup is an excellent alternative to sugar but is more expensive. Dilute 50/50 with water.

2. Agave syrup is also another alternative. Dilute 50/50 with water

3. Honey is another sweet syrup that is often under-appreciated. It will not pump out of a spring-loaded pump and would need to be diluted 50/50 with water

4. Sugar-free, sweet syrups:

Syrups made with Stevia and xylitol are 2 popular ingredients to work with. Some companies offer already made syrups for you to use right out of the bottle.