Sugar Syrup for Light or Dark Spirits Pete Evans
Elevate your cocktail game with Pete Evans’ Sugar Syrup for Light or Dark Spirits—a versatile, homemade recipe that serves as the perfect sweetener for any drink. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this effortless syrup uses simple pantry staples: white sugar for lighter spirits like gin or vodka, and an optional blend of white and brown sugar for richer, darker liquors like rum or whiskey. The gentle simmering technique ensures a smooth, velvety texture that dissolves seamlessly into your favorite cocktails. With a shelf life of up to a month when refrigerated, this sugar syrup is an essential for mixology enthusiasts looking to add a touch of homemade sophistication to their drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (for dark spirits only, optional)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with either 1 cup of white sugar (for light spirits) or a 50/50 blend of white sugar and brown sugar (for dark spirits).
Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Once dissolved, allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sugar syrup cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer the sugar syrup to a clean, airtight bottle or jar for storage.
Refrigerate the syrup for up to 1 month, and use as needed in your cocktails.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 4 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
