Cocktails with Gin syrup
Gin syrup is an alcohol-free syrup flavored with gin botanicals such as juniper and citrus peel.
How it's used
It gives a drink juniper, citrus peel and sugar without the strength of gin. Sours, lemonades and citrus builds take it well. If the drink also has sugar syrup, it will need less.
Substitutes for Gin syrup
Bottled gin syrup
Monin's alcohol-free juniper and citrus version is the closest match. Swap it in straight.
Homemade gin syrup
Take equal parts sugar and water. Simmer 3 tablespoons of crushed juniper berries, an orange peel and 3 cardamom pods in it for 20 minutes. Chill overnight and strain.
Non-alcoholic gin
Brands like Lyre's or Monday work well. They lack sugar, so sweeten with sugar syrup to taste.
Gin
Works only if alcohol is welcome. Add a little sugar syrup.
Won't work for alcohol-free drinks. It brings alcohol, so it ruins a mocktail.
