Basic Syrups

Written By Cody Gragg

Syrups are one of the most fundamental things that you can master in order to level up your cocktail game. They are an easy way to add a ton of flavor to a drink while also adding the necessary sweet balance that most often require.

In this post, I will cover the basic syrups that will often be used in most bars. Specialty and niche syrups will be listed on a separate post. The instructions for all of these will be the same. Simply combine the ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, stir to dissolve, and then cool and store.

Basic Syrups

Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/2 cup sugar

Heavy Syrup

  • 2/3 cup sugar

  • 1/3 cup water

Demerara or Brown Sugar Syrup

  • 1/2 cup demerara or brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup of water

Honey Syrup

  • 2/3 cup honey

  • 1/3 cup water

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