Ingredient
Rich demerara syrup
A 2:1 syrup made with demerara sugar: richer texture and a caramel, molasses note that suits aged spirits.
Ratio
2 parts demerara sugar to 1 part water, by volume.
Method
- Combine the sugar and water in a small pan over low heat.
- Stir until the sugar fully dissolves; demerara crystals are large and take a few minutes.
- Cool, seal and refrigerate.
Shelf life
Two to three months in the fridge. The higher sugar content keeps it longer than simple syrup.
Notes
- Because it is twice as sweet, use about two-thirds the amount of simple syrup a recipe calls for.
- It works well in Old Fashioneds, flips and anything with aged rum or bourbon.
- Turbinado sugar is a close substitute for demerara.
No recipe in the library calls for it by name yet.