I think I always had a passion for cocktails but I started being serious about it (and it's seriously fun) only last year. If 10 years ago I was only making Bellinis and Mimosas, now I love mixing spirits, learning about the history of cocktails, and... even making my own basics - this time: sugar syrups!
Sugar syrups are extremely easy to make. It's all about ratios - a simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio, and a rich one is 2:1. And you can also make a semi-rich syrup which is 1.5:1.
Simple Sugar Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
Rich Dem Ingredients:
- 2 cups Demerara sugar
- 1 cup water
Method:
Method is the same for both.
Demerara sugar is a raw brown sugar and it gives your drinks a toffee-coffee aftertaste. It's amazing and goes great with whiskey or my favourite Espresso Martini (recipe for it coming soon).
Combine the ingredients for your syrup in a pot over heat, stirring continuously while the sugar dissolves. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool. Then store it in a bottle and it will keep in the fridge for a good while.
Enjoy!