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The most basic sweetener used in cocktails
Usage
Goes with pretty much anything where a little extra sweetness is required.
Method
Methods - simple syrup can be made using either a cold or hot method.
Cold Method
Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor! Ah, here we go!
Pour equal measures by weight of sugar and water into a bottle
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it like a Polaroid picture
Hot Method
To make larger quanties pour equal parts sugar and water into a pan over a moderate heat, stir until the sugar has disolved. Once cooled store in a sterilised bottle.
Egg, Syrup, Absinthe, Cream +2 more
| Egg | 1 |
| Simple Syrup | 0.75 oz |
| Absinthe | 1.5 oz |
| Cream | 1 oz |
| Crème de Menthe | 1 tsp |
| Nutmeg | Grated |
Dry shake egg white and syrup, add remaining ingredients and ice, shake and strain. Float créme de menthe and garnish fine with nutmeg
Cognac, Apricot Brandy, Syrup, Egg +1 more
| Cognac | 2 oz |
| Apricot Brandy | 0.75 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Egg | 1 |
| Nutmeg | Grated |
Dry shake, then shake with ice and strain. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
American Gin, Sloe Gin, Lemon, Syrup +2 more
| American Gin | 1 oz |
| Sloe Gin | 1 oz |
| Lemon | 0.33 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.33 oz |
| Basil | 4 |
| Pale Ale | |
| Basil | 1 |
Shake and fine strain over crushed ice, top with ale, garnish with a sprig
Gin, St Germain, Crème Yvette, Lemon +1 more
| London Dry Gin | 2 oz |
| St Germain | 0.75 oz |
| Crème Yvette | 0.5 oz |
| Lemon | 0.75 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 1 tsp |
Shake and strain
Bourbon, Lemon, Syrup, Grenadine +1 more
| Bourbon | 2 oz |
| Lemon | 1 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Grenadine | 0.5 oz |
| Absinthe Bitters | 0.25 oz |
| Lemon | 1 |
Shake and strain, garnish with a wheel
Cynar, Turin Bitters, Vermouth, Syrup +3 more
| Cynar | 1.5 oz |
| Turin Bitters | 0.5 oz |
| Sweet Vermouth | 0.5 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.75 oz |
| Lemon | 4-6 |
| Mint | 2 |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
Muddle wedges in shaker, add the mint , and muddle lightly. Add rest of the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into cup filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a dash of Angostura Bitters and a fresh mint sprig
Rum, Falernum, Lime, Syrup +5 more
| Gold Rum | 1 oz |
| Agricole Rhum | 1 oz |
| Falernum | 0.5 oz |
| Lime | 0.5 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Amaretto | 0.25 oz |
| Grenadine | 0.25 oz |
| Angostura Bitters | 1 dash |
| Root Beer | 1.5 oz |
| Mint | 1 |
Shake and strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice, top with root beer and garnish with a sprig
Gin, Vermouth, Turin Bitters, Grapefruit +2 more
| London Dry Gin | 2 oz |
| Sweet Vermouth | 0.5 oz |
| Turin Bitters | 0.5 oz |
| Grapefruit | 1 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 1 oz |
| Orange | 1 |
Shake and strain, garnish with a flamed twist
Gin, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Syrup +2 more
| London Dry Gin | 2 oz |
| Pineapple Juice | 0.75 oz |
| Lemon | 0.75 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Celery Bitters | 4 dashes |
| Egg | 1 |
Dry shake, shake with ice and strain
Olorosso Sherry, Chartreuse, Lime, Syrup
| Olorosso Sherry | 1.25 oz |
| Green Chartreuse | 0.75 oz |
| Lime | 0.5 oz |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz |
Shake and strain
Rum, Blanco Tequila, Syrup, Lemon +3 more
Egg, Cynar, Syrup, Bitters
Rye Whiskey, Lemon, Syrup, Pomegranate Molasses +1 more
Gin, Lemon, Syrup, Egg +1 more
Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Lime, Pineapple Juice +3 more
Pisco, Syrup, Lemon, Orange +3 more
Cognac, Lemon, Chartreuse, Syrup +2 more
Blended Scotch, Lemon, Syrup, Bitters
Cognac, Lemon, Chartreuse, Syrup +1 more
Gin, Water Melon Juice, Lemon, Aperol +2 more
Bourbon, Syrup, Mint
Rum, Grapefruit, Lime, Syrup +1 more
Bourbon, Syrup, Bitters, Orange +2 more
Bourbon, Amaro, Lemon, Syrup +1 more
