Demerara syrup (2:1)

batch #syrup #standard

Yield: ~1 quart
Use: Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Mai Tai, Jungle Bird, Espresso Martini batch, any drink calling for rich syrup

Ingredients:

  • 24 oz Demerara sugar
  • 12 oz water

Method:

  1. Combine in a saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil aggressively.
  2. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Bottle, label, date, refrigerate.
  4. Holds 30 days refrigerated.

Cost: ~$5 per quart. Yields ~64 cocktail uses at 0.25 oz pour.