How To Make Rich Simple Syrup
By Jamie Boudreau
Making simple syrup is, well, simple. Jamie likes to use rich simple syrup behind the bar. It provides a cocktail with sweetness, mouth feel and texture without diluting the cocktail.
Recipe
Rich Simple Syrup
2 parts sugar
1 part water
Instructions
add water and sugar to a small sauce pan over medium heat
stir until the sugar is completely dissolved
DO NOT BOIL
let cool completely and store for up to two weeks
Comments
Hi Jamie,
Do you recommend measuring the sugar by weight as opposed to volume for increased accuracy? If so, what would the sugar weight to water ratio look like? Do you primarily use rich simple syrup for all your cocktails?
Thanks!
-Chris
It is not necessary to weigh. The difference is minute. The only advantage is consistency within batches, but again, the difference is so small I’m not sure if it’s worth the effort.
I do use rich simple for all of my cocktails. I’m not in the business of adding additional water if I can help it! Plus rich adds texture that simple does not.
Thanks for the reply! Any thoughts on using gum arabic?
gomme arabic is great
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