Cocktails with Agave syrup
Agave syrup is a liquid sweetener made from agave juice, heated to break its carbohydrates into simple sugars, then concentrated. It comes from the plant behind tequila and mezcal.
How it's used
The usual sweetener for tequila and mezcal drinks: in a Tommy's Margarita it takes the place of triple sec. Unlike honey, it mixes readily into a cold shaken drink.
Substitutes for Agave syrup
Rich 2:1 syrup is the easiest swap. Neat agave is noticeably sweeter, so use about a third more and taste. If the agave is already thinned with water, start with the same amount. The agave flavor is lost.
Made with three parts honey to one of water, it replaces the sugar syrup at the same amount and adds a floral note.
Agave nectar
The same product under another name. Many bartenders thin it with water first.
Dark agave syrup
Light and dark swap one for one. Just know that dark keeps a caramel note that shows in the drink.
