Tag: White Sugar

Cinnamon Syrup

Cinnamon Syrup

Ingredients

.5 CupWhite Sugar
.5 CupWater
2Cinnamon Sticks
1 SplashVodka

Directions

  • Combine the Sugar and Water is a Small Pot over Medium Heat
  • Stir till the Sugar is dissolved
  • Pour into a Glass Jar or Bottle and add the Cinnamon Sticks
  • Let sit for 6 hours
  • Strain out the Cinnamon Sticks
  • Add the Vodka and Shake to combine

Cinnamon Syrup is and ingredient used in a couple of cocktails such as the Zombie. It can also be used on pancakes, waffles and French toast. The Vodka is added to make it more shelf stable.

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Homemade Falernum

Homemade Falernum

Ingredients

.5 CupLight Rum
.25 CupRaw Almonds
.25 InchGinger Root (Optional)
30Cloves
4 oz.Lime Juice
.75 CupWhite Sugar
.5 CupWater

Directions

  • Skin the Ginger Root
  • Slice the Ginger Root and Almonds
  • Roast the Ginger and Almonds in the Oven at 400°F for 5 Minutes
  • Combine the Clove, Almonds and Rum in a Glass Jar and let it Steep for 2 Days
  • Add the Lime Zest and Ginger to the Jar
  • Shake to mix it up and then let Steep for 1 more Day
  • Strain the Liquid out of the mixture into a separate Glass Jar or Bottle
  • Combine the Lime Juice, Sugar and Water in a Pot over medium heat
  • Bring to a boil while stirring
  • Combine the 2 Mixtures and then shake to Combine

Falernum is a Tiki Syrup that is used in a fair amount of Tropical Drinks including the Zombie and Test Pilot. It can sometimes be found in stores, but if you can’t, that is what this recipe is for.

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Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.Citron Vodka
.5 oz.Triple Sec
.75 oz.Simple Syrup
1 oz.Lemon Juice
RimWhite Sugar

Directions

  • Rim a Cocktail Glass with Sugar
  • Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into the Sugar Rimmed Glass

The Lemon Drop Martini was invented in the 1970’s by Norman Jay Hobday at his bar Henry Africa’s in San Fransisco, California. It was named after the candy of the same name. In the 1990’s this became a popular shot. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Homemade Orgeat

Homemade Orgeat

Ingredients

1 CupUnsweetened Almond Milk
1.5 CupsWhite Sugar
3 DashesOrange Blossom Water (Optional)
1 BarspoonAlmond Extract
1 SplashVodka

Directions

  • Combine the Sugar and Almond Milk in a Saucepan over Medium Heat
  • Stir till the Sugar is dissolved
  • Add the rest of the Ingredients to the Pot
  • Stir till combined
  • Pour into a Glass Jar or Bottle
  • Add the Vodka and Shake

Orgeat is a cocktail syrup that is used in a variety of tiki cocktails like the Mai Tai. It was originally made with Barley, but was eventually changed. It was also made using Bitter Almonds at one point, but because they contain cyanide and can be deadly at large quantities, only Sweet Almonds are used now.

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Sidecar

Sidecar

Ingredients

2 oz.Cognac (Brandy)
.75 oz.Triple Sec
.75 oz.Lemon Juice
RimWhite Sugar
GarnishOrange Peel

Directions

  • Rim a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Sugar
  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into the Sugar Rimmed Glass
  • Garnish with an Orange Peel

The Sidecar is named after the motorcycle attachment. It was invented sometime after World War I. It’s origin is unclear but there are two main theories as two where it came from. One from the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, and the other by Pat MacGarry at the Buck’s Club in London, England. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Homemade Simple Syrup

Homemade Simple Syrup

Ingredients

2 PartsWhite Sugar (or Demerara/Brown Sugar)
1 PartWater
1 SplashVodka

Directions

  • Combine the Sugar and Water in a Saucepan
  • Heat until almost boiling while constantly Stirring
  • Pour into a Glass Jar or Bottle once the Sugar is dissolved
  • Add the Vodka and Shake

Simple Syrup is an ingredient used in many cocktails, from the Whiskey Sour to the Tom Collins. The name comes from the fact that the ingredients are very simple. The recipe above is a 2:1 Simple Syrup because it’s more shelf stable than a 1:1 Simple Syrup. Of course that also means it’s more sweet, so adjust your cocktail recipes to your liking. You could also make a 1:1 Simple Syrup by adding Water or removing Sugar. Using a Demerara Sugar will make a Demerara Syrup and the same goes for Brown Sugar.

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