Sugar swaps

Syrups made with honey, agave and maple, plus a sugar-free version that doesn’t crystallize.

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SyrupTimeKeepsBest in
Sugar-Free Simple Syrup (Allulose)5 min3 weeksIced coffee & cold brew, Low-sugar margarita
Agave Syrup2 min1 monthTommy's Margarita, Fresh Paloma
Maple Simple Syrup2 min3 weeksMaple Old Fashioned, Maple Whiskey Sour

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Wholesome Organic Cane Sugar (10 lb)

Fair Trade organic cane sugar that dissolves clean and tastes bright. A 10 lb bag makes about 20 batches of classic syrup.

Best for Classic and flavored syrups

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Demerara Raw Cane Sugar (2 lb)

Big crystals with toffee and molasses notes make a rich amber syrup that shines in Old Fashioneds and tiki drinks.

Best for Demerara and rich syrups

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Wholesome Allulose Zero-Calorie Sweetener

Allulose dissolves like sugar and resists crystallizing in the fridge, which makes it the best base for sugar-free syrup.

Best for Sugar-free and keto syrups

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Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener (1:1 Sugar Substitute)

Measures cup-for-cup like sugar. Its erythritol base can recrystallize when chilled, so blend it with allulose for syrup.

Best for Sugar-free syrups

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