EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COFFEE SYRUP

GUIDE TO COFFEE SYRUP

By: FOOD DRINK LIFE

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Coffee syrup is a liquid sweetener made from sugar, water and a flavoring, like vanilla or chocolate.

what is coffee syrup?

02

There are two main ingredients in coffee syrup: sugar and water. It is often flavored with extracts, spices and more.

simple syrup ingredients

3 Methods

COFFEE syrup

METHOD

Stovetop

Jar

Blender

HOW IT WORKS

Heat dissolves the sugar.

Sugar and water are shaken up in a jar

Ingredients are mixed together.

03

Combine sugar and water over low heat. No boiling is needed, but it should be warm enough for the sugar to dissolve. Cool before using in drinks.

How to make it: heat method

04

Add the sugar and water to a jar, then shake it up until dissolved. Or add everything to a blender and mix it up until the sugar is incorporated.

How to make it: friction method

You can use coffee syrups in most coffee drinks, such as hot coffee, iced coffee, cold brew, lattes, and cappuccinos.

SWEETENED COFFEE DRINKS

05

Coffee shops use pumps to dispense coffee syrups. One pump is equal to 1 tablespoon. Start small and add more as needed. 

HOW MUCH TO  PUT IN COFFEE

Get creative with flavors

SPICES: cinnamon, clove, ginger root, vanilla pods

FLOWERS: elderflower, lavender, rose

HERBS: mint, rosemary, basil, thyme, sage, fennel

Store it in food-safe, airtight containers. Mason jars work especially well, but you can also use upcycled glass bottles or plastic containers.

STORAGE  TIPS

other Uses for coffee syrup

CAKES, BROWNIES, CHEESECAKE

ICE CREAM, SORBET, GELATO, FROZEN YOGURT

COCKTAILS, LEMONADE, ICED TEA, MOCKTAILS