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[[file:davinci_sugar_syrup.jpg|thumb|160px|right|DaVinci Sugar Syrup]] | [[file:davinci_sugar_syrup.jpg|thumb|160px|right|DaVinci Sugar Syrup]] | ||
[[Sugar]] syrup is a solution of water and sugar that has been heated to near boiling, then cooled down. The advantage of using a sugar syrup over sugar crystals is that the sugar syrup will impart a smoother mouth feel into the final [[ | [[Sugar]] syrup is a solution of water and sugar that has been heated to near boiling, then cooled down. The advantage of using a sugar syrup over sugar crystals is that the sugar syrup will impart a smoother mouth feel into the final [[spirit]]. | ||
When we talk about syrup it is usually sugar syrup. Sugar syrup is used for many recipes. The ratio is 1 part water to 2 parts sugar. Boil together for about 5 minutes, making sure the sugar dissolves. The syrup must be cool before adding to the [[ | When we talk about syrup it is usually sugar syrup. Sugar syrup is used for many recipes. The ratio is 1 part water to 2 parts sugar. Boil together for about 5 minutes, making sure the sugar dissolves. The syrup must be cool before adding to the [[alcohol]] mixture, as heat evaporates alcohol. | ||
Sugar syrup is 1 part water to 2 parts sugar. | Sugar syrup is 1 part water to 2 parts sugar. | ||
*1/2 cup water + 1 cup sugar yields 1 cup syrup. | *1/2 cup water + 1 cup sugar yields 1 cup syrup. | ||
*1 cup syrup + 3 cups alcohol (80%bv) = 60% abv [[ | *1 cup syrup + 3 cups alcohol (80%bv) = 60% abv [[liqueur]] | ||
*1 cup syrup + 3 cups alcohol (40%bv) = 30% abv liqueur | *1 cup syrup + 3 cups alcohol (40%bv) = 30% abv liqueur | ||
*2 cups syrup + 3 cups alcohol (80%bv) = 48% abv liqueur | *2 cups syrup + 3 cups alcohol (80%bv) = 48% abv liqueur | ||
Latest revision as of 20:52, 18 October 2017
Sugar syrup is a solution of water and sugar that has been heated to near boiling, then cooled down. The advantage of using a sugar syrup over sugar crystals is that the sugar syrup will impart a smoother mouth feel into the final spirit.
When we talk about syrup it is usually sugar syrup. Sugar syrup is used for many recipes. The ratio is 1 part water to 2 parts sugar. Boil together for about 5 minutes, making sure the sugar dissolves. The syrup must be cool before adding to the alcohol mixture, as heat evaporates alcohol.
Sugar syrup is 1 part water to 2 parts sugar.
- 1/2 cup water + 1 cup sugar yields 1 cup syrup.
- 1 cup syrup + 3 cups alcohol (80%bv) = 60% abv liqueur
- 1 cup syrup + 3 cups alcohol (40%bv) = 30% abv liqueur
- 2 cups syrup + 3 cups alcohol (80%bv) = 48% abv liqueur
- 2 cups syrup + 3 cups alcohol (40%bv) = 24% abv liqueur
If using 95% ABV alcohol, use twice as much syrup, with an extra 1/4 cup of water per cup of syrup.