{"id":15720,"date":"2022-11-25T01:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T06:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocktailhammer.com\/?p=15720"},"modified":"2023-07-09T19:37:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T23:37:08","slug":"cocktail-syrups-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocktailhammer.com\/general\/cocktail-syrups-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Cocktail Syrups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’ve ever attempted to make a cocktail from home you\u2019ve most likely come across the word syrup. If you pay attention to the multiple squeeze bottle with all the funny little labels in front of your bartender, you\u2019ll notice that the majority of them are a different type of syrup. But being labeled syrup doesn’t necessarily mean that these bottles are loaded with sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of turning something into a syrup involves mixing your core ingredients with boiling water until it dissolves into a flavored liquid. Because you are basically melting the core ingredient into a liquid, your goal is to have a balanced richness and viscosity that will complement the other flavors added to your cocktail. The result should be a perfectly executed delicious and well balanced alcoholic drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this list, we\u2019ve composed some of the most popular syrups used in your favorite cocktails, with their ingredients and directions for how to make each one. We\u2019ve also added some popular cocktails that use them with helpful tips for syrup preservation. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n