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Caramel · Rich
Brown Sugar Syrup
Sweetener|Sweeteners|Non-alcoholic|Global, Global
Brown sugar syrup is a structured aromatic sweetener used to enhance depth in spirit forward and tropical cocktail structures
Brown sugar syrup brings warm caramel molasses and soft spice notes making it ideal for Old Fashioned variations tiki drinks and dark rum cocktails
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
High
Bitterness
Low
Acidity
Low
Body
Medium
Taste
CaramelMolassesWarm
Aroma
MolassesBrown SugarLight Spice
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Old Fashioned VariationTiki SourDark Rum Punch
Modern Cocktails
Modern Tiki VariationsSpirit Forward Variations
Signature Serves
Tropical Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
RumWhiskeyBrandy
Recommended With
BittersLime JuiceOrange Peel
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Simple Syrup
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Brown Sugar Syrup
similar sweetness with less molasses depth
Serving Tips
Shake before use for even flavor distribution
Storage Tips
Store refrigerated and use fresh for best quality
Buying Tips
Choose dark brown sugar for richer caramel depth
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Brown Sugar Syrup
About Brown Sugar Syrup
What Does Brown Sugar Syrup Taste Like?
Warm caramel forward with light molasses and soft spice notes
How It Is Made
Produced by dissolving brown sugar in water to create a balanced molasses forward syrup consistency
How To Use Brown Sugar Syrup in Cocktails
Use to add depth in whiskey and rum based cocktails
Best For
Tiki cocktails whiskey_variations and dark_rum_serves
A Bit of History
Brown sugar syrup developed as a variation of simple syrup to add molasses depth in tiki and whiskey cocktail recipes