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Bar specialties
The syrups behind tiki drinks and pastry: orgeat, oleo saccharum, gomme and cake-soaking syrup.
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Bar specialties40 min
Orgeat (Almond Syrup)
nutty · marzipan · floral
Bar specialties26 min
Simple Syrup for Cakes (Cake Soaking Syrup)
vanilla · light sweetness
Bar specialties45 min
Lime Cordial
zesty lime · tart · bright
Bar specialties1 hr 22 min
Falernum Syrup (Non-Alcoholic)
zesty lime · clove · ginger
Bar specialties4 hr 15 min
Oleo Saccharum
intense lemon · zesty · aromatic
Bar specialties1 hr 13 min
Gum Syrup (Gomme Syrup)
neutral sweetness · silky · full body
Bar specialties1 hr 32 min
Invert Sugar Syrup
clean sweetness · light honey · faint caramel
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Bar specialties at a glance
| Syrup | Time | Keeps | Best in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orgeat (Almond Syrup) | 40 min | 2 weeks | Mai Tai, Japanese Cocktail |
| Simple Syrup for Cakes (Cake Soaking Syrup) | 26 min | 3 weeks | Layer cakes, Sponge & genoise |
| Lime Cordial | 45 min | 3 weeks | Gimlet, Vodka Gimlet |
| Falernum Syrup (Non-Alcoholic) | 1 hr 22 min | 2 weeks | Corn 'n' Oil, Zombie |
| Oleo Saccharum | 4 hr 15 min | 2 weeks | Party punch, Whiskey sour |
| Gum Syrup (Gomme Syrup) | 1 hr 13 min | 1 month | Pisco Sour, Sazerac |
| Invert Sugar Syrup | 1 hr 32 min | 6 months | Ice cream & sorbet, Ganache, fudge & caramel |
Shortcuts
Kits for these syrups
Orgeat & nut syrup kit
Almond (or pistachio) syrup for tiki drinks and lattes.
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Cake-soaking kit
Moist layers, clean crumb coats.
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Make it easier
Gear for these syrups
Our pick
Our pick
OXO SteeL Angled Measuring Jigger
Angled ounce and tablespoon markings read from above, so you pour exact syrup doses without crouching to eye level.
Best for Measuring syrup into drinks
Gift idea
Gift idea
Mixology & Craft 16-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set
Shaker, double jigger, bar spoon, tongs and more in one stainless kit: everything needed to put your syrups to work.
Best for Starting a home bar
Upgrade
Upgrade
Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Weighted Shaking Tins (set of 2)
The tins pro bartenders use: they seal fast, never stick and chill quickly. A big step up from a three-piece shaker.
Best for Upgrading from a cobbler shaker
OXO SteeL Muddler
The nylon head presses mint and citrus without scratching glass. Also bruises herbs before you steep an herb syrup.
Best for Mojitos, smashes and herb syrups