The syrup starter kit
Everything you need for the first batch, nothing you don't.
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Classic syrups
The base syrups every bar runs on: 1:1, rich 2:1, demerara, brown sugar, honey and the no-heat method.
Simple syrup ratios · How long syrup lasts · Troubleshooting · Gear: Bottles & Storage
Classics6 min
Classic Simple Syrup
clean · neutral sweetness
Classics8 min
Brown Sugar Syrup
molasses · toffee · warm
Classics4 min
Honey Syrup
floral · round · honeyed
Classics8 min
Rich Simple Syrup (2:1)
clean · dense sweetness · silky body
Classics9 min
Demerara Syrup
toffee · raisin · light molasses
Classics20 min
Cold-Process Simple Syrup (No Heat)
clean · bright · neutral sweetness
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Classics at a glance
| Syrup | Time | Keeps | Best in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Simple Syrup | 6 min | 1 month | Old Fashioned, Mojito |
| Brown Sugar Syrup | 8 min | 3 weeks | Shaken espresso, Iced latte |
| Honey Syrup | 4 min | 2 weeks | Bee's Knees, Gold Rush |
| Rich Simple Syrup (2:1) | 8 min | 3 months | Old Fashioned, Daiquiri |
| Demerara Syrup | 9 min | 2 months | Old Fashioned, Rum Old Fashioned |
| Cold-Process Simple Syrup (No Heat) | 20 min | 3 weeks | Daiquiri, Tom Collins |
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Kits for these syrups
Home bar starter
The tools that make syrup-sweetened cocktails easy.
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Make it easier
Gear for these syrups
Our pick
Our pick
Otis Classic 16 oz Swing-Top Glass Bottles (6-pack)
Airtight swing caps keep syrup fresh for weeks, and 16 oz holds a full batch. Spare gaskets, labels and a marker included.
Best for Storing and gifting any syrup
Budget
Budget
Ball Regular Mouth 16 oz Pint Mason Jars (12-pack)
Tough, heat-safe glass you can pour hot syrup straight into. Lids seal tight and replacements are sold everywhere.
Best for Big batches and everyday storage
Ball Wide Mouth 16 oz Pint Mason Jars (12-pack)
The wide opening makes it easy to pack in fruit, herbs or peels for infusing, then pour through a strainer.
Best for Fruit and herb infusions
OXO Good Grips Chef's Squeeze Bottles (12 oz + 16 oz)
Thick and thin tips for drizzling caramel or chocolate syrup over lattes and desserts, with measurement marks on the side.
Best for Sauces, drizzles and latte art