Cocktail Syrups

Classic syrups are a staple of any well-stocked bar. Grenadine, Orgeat, and Simple syrup are the syrups used in many a classic cocktail. 

Grenadine is a bar syrup that is instantly recognized by its bright red color. What many drinkers don’t know, is that grenadine is a pomegranate flavored syrup. For years, almost no bars had real grenadine. They had corn syrup with lots of red food coloring and no flavor – and many still do. Thanks to the craft cocktail movement, real grenadine is back in style and will actually give your drinks both color and flavor.

Orgeat is a French almond syrup, originally made from barley and used as a shelf-stable substitute for milk. Many cultures have versions, from Valencian orxata to Dutch orgeade to Mexican horchata. It’s irreplaceable in a Mai Tai and essential to the classic Japanese cocktail. Orgeat syrup, with its rich almond flavor and exotic touch of orange water, is matchless among cocktail mixers. 

Gum (or gomme) syrup is a drink sweetener that was commonly used instead of simple syrup in many classic cocktails. While some people refer to simple syrup as gum syrup, true gum syrup contains an emulsifier known as gum arabic. However, where both syrups add sweetness, gum syrup adds viscosity as well, giving a richer mouthfeel and weightier texture to cocktails.

Aside from these tradition syrups, there are some wonderful fruity artisan syrups too. If you’re looking to add some extra flavourful fruity kick to your cocktails that even fresh seasonal fruits in a blender can’t produce, you may want to explore this selection of artisan syrups.

Syrups are also splendid outside of the bar: to sweeten coffee, as a syrup on french toast or pancakes, to perk up a simple chocolate milkshake, for non-alcoholic drinks or anything else your can imagine.

Ginger Beer Syrups offer a sense of nostalgia as new trends have shoppers opting for brands and flavours they enjoyed in their childhood. "Ginger beer is back. As consumers look for natural ingredients and nostalgic flavours, old-fashioned drinks take centre stage again." (Trade magazine The Grocer)

Syrups are made from fresh ingredients, and therefore need to be refrigerated after opening.

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