Cocktails with Gin syrup
Gin syrup is a sweetener made by combining sugar with gin, carrying the spirit's botanical character in a pourable, syrupy form.
Taste profile
Sweet and syrupy, threaded with piney juniper and the herbal, citrus-peel botanicals typical of gin.
How it's used
Sweetening and aromatic seasoning combine here: a small measure is stirred or shaken into the build to add sugar while introducing gin's botanical notes, dosed sparingly to balance rather than dominate.
Substitutes for Gin syrup
A plain sugar syrup with a small amount of gin added, or a botanical simple syrup of comparable sweetness.
Description
Gin syrup blends dissolved sugar with gin, so it holds the juniper-led botanical profile of the spirit alongside sweetness; the small amount of alcohol it contains is diluted heavily by the sugar and negligible in use.
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed container and use within a few weeks.
