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Syrups & sweeteners

Demerara syrup

Simple syrup made with demerara sugar: a little toffee and molasses.

Strength
No alcohol
Calories per ounce
≈ 71
In the classics
2 drinks
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Syrups & sweeteners

Cocktails with Demerara syrup

Art of Choke½ : ½ : 1 : 4 : 4 · Rum Jungle Bird3 : 1½ : 3 : 1 : 1 · Rum

Make your own

Makes About 350 ml (1½ cups)Time 10 minutesKeeps Up to 2 weeks in the fridge

  • 200 g (1 cup) demerara or turbinado sugar
  • 240 ml (1 cup) water

How to make it

  1. 1Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. 3Take off the heat, let cool, and pour into a clean glass jar. Cover and refrigerate.

LCBO uses the same 1:1 ratio but brings it to a boil before cooling.

Recipe: Imbibe: Demerara Syrup (or Turbinado Syrup) · Checked against: LCBO Food & Drink: Demerara Syrup

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Swaps

Out of Demerara syrup? In a pinch, use simple syrup. The drink will taste different, but it will still work.

The numbers

Estimated for the category

Strength

0%

Calories

≈ 71

Sugar

≈ 18.4 g

Per ounce. Brands vary: check the label for strength. How we estimate