Looking for a way to sweeten your cocktail at home? Margarita or Old Fashioned, most cocktails are sweet, making cocktails as alluring as they are today. The question is - how do you sweeten your next glass of cocktail at home? A simple syrup does the trick. The best part—it's so easy to make!
Combine equal parts of granulated sugar and water in a saucepan, and you'll have a simple syrup ready. Sweeteners mix more easily into drinks than regular sugar and serve as a blank base where you can add different ingredients, from vanilla extract to herbs.
Below are some delightful syrup ideas to give a touch of mouthwatering sweetness to your cocktails, whether you're preparing for a party, a night of two, or plan to celebrate yourself solo with luxury tequila.
1. Rich Simple Syrup
You know how to make a simple syrup. Want it to be richer? Mix two parts of granulated sugar instead of one and one part of water. You'll have a sweeter, denser syrup that you can use to reduce dilution in your drink.
2. Mint Simple Syrup
Let's admit it—mint is one of the most used additions to cocktails. To make mint-forward drinks like Mint Julep or Mojito, infuse simple syrup with mint leaves to create a more self-stable replacement for mint leaves.
3. Honey Syrup
You might think of adding honey directly into your cocktail blend, but it isn't easy. Honey's thick consistency can cause it to stick to the bottom of the shaker or glass. Instead, create your syrup. Mix equal parts honey and water to make a natural sweetener that adds luxury to your drink.
4. Vanilla Simple Syrup
Make simple syrup and add vanilla extract. Split a vanilla bean in half and let it steep for a few hours to enhance the flavor. Make your cocktails twice as tempting with the flavor of vanilla.
5. Tea Syrup
Tea lovers rejoice! Your next cocktail mix can now carry the same aroma of your favorite chai. It's easy to make. Steep your favorite tea bags in hot water before adding granulated sugar.
6. Ginger Simple Syrup
Add the freshness of ginger to your simple syrup and make drinks like Ginger Rogers or Tequila Sour. Those who are into mocktails but want the burn of alcohol can use it in zero-proof drinks.
7. Pistachio Orgeat
Tropical-inspired drinks are common in most bars. You may be a fan of them too. If you want to create something like the Mai Tai, you will need orgeat, a creamy syrup made with blanched pistachio and orange flower water. Get a small amount of vodka in it to create a lasting syrup. However, vodka is optional.
8. Chili Pepper Syrup
Bring in the heat with this syrup. Add one or two sliced chili peppers to your syrup to spice it up. If you want to turn up your Spicy Mango-infused tequila cocktail, the chili pepper syrup can add a layer of heat that can be anything you want—be it a Bloody Maria or a Spicy Margarita!
9. Cardamom Syrup
Experience a fusion of sweet and spicy flavors with this blend that will feel just as lavish as familiar. While it pairs best with dark spirit cocktails like those with rum, you could also experiment with your tequila mix.
10. Cinnamon Syrup
Fall or winter, cinnamon syrup makes cocktails hot. Add cinnamon sticks to your simple syrup and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Then, strain it. Like the chili pepper syrup, this, too, works well with spiced drinks.
Conclusion
Making your own cocktail syrups is an exciting way to improve your at-home mixology. Adding a dash of creativity can make your cocktails rewarding, turning them from fantastic to memorable.
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