Rich Demerara Cocktail Syrup

Simple syrup. It's used in so many different drinks and is so easy to make at home; why do you think it's called simple? But simple means more than just the ease of making. It's also a term used to describe the ratio of sugar to water used. There are two generally used ratios for syrups. Simple, typically a 1:1 by volume ratio of sugar to water, normally using plain white sugar and whatever tap water is conveniently available. The other ratio is rich, also known as bar syrup. This is a ratio of 2:1, again typically by volume when made at home. This rich ratio is more commonly used in your craft cocktail bars, where it adds sweetness and a velvety texture that enriches the cocktail. The greater ratio of sugar to water also means more control over the dilution of your drink, ensuring you get a delightful texture and full flavor. BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup is not only made with this ratio in mind, but the recipe was perfected over time to ensure that we maximized the richness without having the sugar fall out of the solution, which leads to those crystalline sugar structures on the bottom of homemade rich syrups.

What sets BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup apart is not just its richness, but the unique flavor derived from the use of incredibly flavorful Demerara sugar. Demerara sugar actually has two different definitions. The first is the sugar grown in the Demerara region of Guyana, where cane was cultivated in fertile soil to produce rich cane juice. The other source is a slightly refined sugar that still retains some of the molasses and the flavor of the fresh sugar cane juice, inspired by the original Demerara sugar. BG Reynolds uses this in our Rich Demerara syrup to bring a depth of flavor that fully refined white sugar, typically used for simple syrup, simply can't match. The result is a syrup that adds a rich, bold cane sugar flavor to any drink, elevating its taste to a new level.

BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup is a versatile addition to your mixology arsenal. It can be used in almost any recipe for simple syrup, adding a robust flavor and silky texture to your cocktail. We particularly recommend using BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup in an Old-Fashioned, where you want to enhance the character of your chosen spirit without diluting it too much with simple syrup. A mere ½ oz of BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup, a dash or two of your favorite aromatic bitters, and a spritz of orange peel create a divine drink. The slight molasses kick adds a delightful twist to your favorite tiki cocktails, such as the Jungle Bird, Shark's Tooth, or Queen's Park Swizzle.

But BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup isn't just for cocktails. It's a universally applicable beverage sweetener, perfect for enhancing the flavor of coffee, tea, iced tea, and even lemonade. Imagine the rich, bold cane sugar flavor it adds to your lemonade! And if you're a fan of homemade ice cream, use BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup as the sugar for a rich texture every time.

BG Reynolds Rich Demerara syrup is not just any flavored simple syrup. Its rich ratio of more sugar to less water ensures a more flavorful and textured drink. Sealed tightly after bottling, our syrups are ready to be enjoyed immediately or stored on your shelf for that perfect moment. Once opened, we recommend refrigerating the syrup and using it within a year to maintain its quality.