Behind the bar I prefer syrup because it’s easier and faster to pour. At home though I’ve noticed it’s easier to just put the amount of sugar into the tin rather than batch a bunch of syrup. All of it dissolves in the tin and its not having a noticeable effect on taste.
I’m surprised it dissolves(I think this is the primary reason simple syrup is called for) but if it does and the drink tastes the same, why not?
My bf loves the use of raw cane sugar in caipirinhas. It’s the mix of lime pulp and the grittiness of the sugar crystals that makes a “damn good caipirinha” lol
The point about syrup is that dissolves faster. Or more precisely that it is already dissolved, and it just dilutes.
Yeah but the time it takes to dissolve the raw sugar is less than the time it takes to shake a cocktail.
For bar work it’s definitely about being able to pour sugar rather than the speed it dissolves at.
I like where your head is at OP. We shouldn’t do something simply because it’s the popular method, and breaking the mold can often lead to a hot new trend. There’s also something to be said for keeping things simple at home, whatever that means for you personally. Keep experimenting!
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Nice that’s a good find. I’ll keep an eye out for any bottles I can reuse. Honestly I’m just kinda lazy and didn’t want to turn the stove on. Gave this a shot and it works for me.
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That’s a good shout. Usually I do 2-1 syrup. Maybe a kettle would work well?
Microwave works but be careful and give the container a tap or two before removing it. I’ve had microwave simple syrup look fine in the microwave but explode into a boiling mess when touched.
If I’m muddling fruit I just use sugar, it works well. Otherwise I use the sugar syrup, or even more often, skip it altogether if there’s another sweet element in the drink. So if I’m making a margarita for someone else I will usually sweeten it but for me I prefer it with orange liqueur but without sweetener.
We keep syrup on hand because so many of the household like cold coffee, sweetened. So it’s not usually an extra step.
Yeah, honestly if I’m shaking I don’t bother with muddling regardless.
