From Cocktails to Coffee Elevate Your Beverage with Rich Demerara Syrup

Rich Demerara syrup has long been a well kept secret in craft cocktail bars! Prized for its deep caramel notes and smooth sweetness, its appeal goes far beyond premium cocktails. This syrup can transform everyday beverages, especially coffee, into something truly special. If you’ve only used Demerara syrup in cocktails, it’s time to explore how it can elevate your coffee experience, and other drinks at home.

What Makes Demerara Syrup Special?

Demerara sugar comes from raw cane sugar. Its large, golden crystals add a natural molasses flavor. When made into syrup, it retains that rich, caramel-like taste that is more complex than plain white sugar syrup. This complexity adds depth to drinks without overpowering them.

The syrup’s thick texture and bold flavor make it a versatile sweetener. It dissolves easily in both cold and hot liquids, which means it works well in cocktails, coffee, tea, and even desserts.

Using Demerara Syrup in Cocktails

Before diving into coffee, it’s worth noting why bartenders love Demerara syrup. It pairs beautifully with dark spirits like rum, whiskey, and bourbon. Classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned or Side Car benefit from its rich sweetness and subtle molasses undertones.

If you enjoy making cocktails at home, try these ideas (click here for recipes):

• Old Fashioned with Demerara syrup: Replace simple syrup with 1.5 teaspoons of Demerara syrup for a deeper flavor.

• Side Car and Queenspark Swizzle: Add Demerara syrup to balance the tartness of the citrus juices. Rum based cocktails pair especially well with the Rich Demerara Syrup

• Espresso Martini: Use Demerara syrup to add a caramel note that complements and elevates the espresso notes, naturally.

Bringing Demerara Syrup to Your Coffee

Coffee lovers often seek ways to add sweetness without losing the coffee’s natural flavors. Demerara syrup is an excellent choice because it sweetens while adding a hint of caramel and molasses. This makes your coffee richer, more satisfying and a great alternative to refined sugar.

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Add a teaspoon and a half of Demerara syrup to your morning brew instead of regular sugar or flavored syrups. It works well with:

• Black coffee: The syrup adds sweetness and a caramel edge without masking the coffee’s character.

• Lattes and cappuccinos: Mix the syrup into steamed milk for a smooth, sweet flavor.

• Mocha: Combine Demerara syrup with cocoa powder for a natural chocolate-caramel twist.

  
  

Iced Coffee and Cold Brews

Demerara syrup dissolves easily in cold drinks, unlike granulated sugar. Use it to sweeten iced coffee or cold brew without gritty residue. It is also a better-for-you alternative to refined white sugar -without compromising on the taste. Try these ideas:

• Iced latte with Demerara syrup: Sweeten your iced milk first, pour over ice, then add your espresso for a refreshing treat.

• Cold brew with a splash of Demerara syrup: The syrup’s caramel notes complement the smooth, mellow flavors of cold brew. Add frozen fruit like bananas, strawberries, raspberries to your milk of choice, blend and pour over coldbrew mixed with 1.5 teaspoons of Demerara Syrup

• Coffee tonic: Mix cold brew, tonic water, and Demerara syrup for a sparkling, sweet, and bitter drink. double this one up as a mocktail!

  
  

  

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Beyond Coffee and Cocktails: Other Uses for Demerara Syrup

Rich Demerara (9.0 fl oz)

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Demerara syrup is not limited to just coffee and cocktails. Its rich flavor can enhance many other beverages and recipes:

• Tea: Add to black or chai tea for a warm, spiced sweetness.

• Hot chocolate: Use instead of sugar for a deeper, caramel flavor.

• Smoothies: Sweeten fruit or green smoothies naturally.

• Baking: Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or use in place of honey or maple syrup.

Tips for Using Demerara Syrup

• Start with small amounts. The syrup is sweeter and richer than regular sugar.

• Adjust sweetness to taste, especially in coffee where too much can overpower the brew.

• Experiment with different coffee beans and roasts to find the best pairing.

• Use Demerara syrup as a finishing touch on whipped cream or foam for drinks.

Innovate, transform and enjoy your beverage with the versatile Rich Demerara!