Simple & Rich Syrups — Grouchy-Bartender (2024)

FAQs

What drink do bartenders hate making the most? ›

Ramos Gin Fizz

Perhaps the most-loathed co*cktail by bartenders, a Ramos Gin Fizz not only requires a lot of ingredients (gin, lemon, lime, cream, egg white, orange blossom water, sugar, and soda), but it takes a lot of time and elbow grease to make.

Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water. That's literally it. Simple syrup disperses sweetness evenly throughout beverages of any temperature, making it a key component of many iced drinks and co*cktails (like sparkling beet lemonade or a whiskey sour).

A traditional simple syrup would consist of one part sugar and one part water (i.e. 1 cup of each). A rich simple syrup has double the amount of sugar, meaning 2 parts sugar and 1 part water (i.e. 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water).

Making simple syrup yourself is cheaper and results in a much better product.

Probably the most difficult co*cktail recipe to make and every bartender hates it - the RAMOS GIN FIZZ 🍸 60ml / 2oz Gin 15ml / 0.5oz Lemon Juice 15ml / 0.5oz Lime Juice 30ml / 1oz Heavy Cream 1 Dash Orange Blossom Water One Fresh Egg White Soda Water To Top - Shake all ingredients except soda water hard with one large ...

Simple Syrup, also known as “sugar syrup” (and sometimes “sugary syrup”) is a syrup made from dissolving white granulated sugar into an equal amount of water.

If you're looking for a simple syrup substitute, there are three favorites you probably have right in your home: honey, maple syrup and agave. For honey or agave, add warm water to them, to help turn the mix to syrup. You can also use a sweet, juicy fruit, like an orange.

Cool Down the Syrup Quickly

This can be done by submerging the lower portion of the pot in a bowl of cold water. Stirring the syrup occasionally will help it cool faster and reduce the chance of reaching its melting point too quickly. Once cooled, your is ready to use!

The best part about making rich simple syrup (or regular simple syrup, for that matter) is that it will keep in your fridge for at least one month. That's good news because it means you'll have a stash on hand the next time you make drinks.

It is incredibly easy to make, therefore I prefer to do it myself, so I have a bit more control over how much sugar goes into my co*cktails. Simple syrup made this way have a shelf life of 1-2 weeks in a fridge. Rich syrup, however have a shelf life of months (sometimes more than half a year) if kept in a fridge.

Should simple syrup be thick or thin? ›

The sweetness and/or density is a matter of preference. Thin and medium syrup is best for co*cktails, while thicker syrup is used for sundaes, fountain drinks and deserts."

Does Simple Syrup Go Bad? The short answer is yes. You'll know it has gone bad once it is no longer clear and starts to look cloudy in appearance. When this happens, it has started to grow mold and should be thrown out.

Once the sugar is dissolved, let the syrup cool completely before storing. Use a kitchen funnel to transfer the syrup to a glass container. Store in the refrigerator. Store the simple syrup in a glass container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.

Simple syrup is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use sweeteners around. It's commonly found in co*cktails such as a mojito or an old fashioned, but it can also sweeten lemonade, coffee, iced tea, and other drinks (and even dessert).

Mojito. The mojito is one of the most notoriously disliked drinks for bartenders. Why? It's a mess to make, says Jackson Strayer-Benton, Beverage Director for Hen of the Wood, Doc Ponds and Prohibition Pig in Vermont.

Lemon Drop

For those working the line, it's just another on a long list of drinks bartenders hate to make. Turns out, the sugar. . . ain't so sweet. The issue with a sugar-rimmed glass is the mess and the stickiness.