Ingredient guide

Demerara syrup (1:1)

Equal weights of demerara sugar and water, dissolved and cooled. A richer-tasting alternative to white sugar syrup.

What it tastes like

Caramel and light molasses.

Keep it at its best

Refrigerate homemade syrup in a clean closed bottle.

Also known as: brown sugar syrup

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  • Simple syrup (1:1)

    Start with the same amount. A useful 1:1 syrup swap with cleaner sweetness and less caramel flavor.

Typical bottle strength

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