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Brown Sugar Syrup
Soft caramel depth for coffee, whiskey, and a colder-weather glass.
About 1½ cups10 minutesClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugarPacked Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup waterWater
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Warm brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 02
Stir until all sugar dissolves and the syrup is smooth.
- 03
Cool, bottle, and refrigerate.
Happiest note
Light brown sugar keeps the molasses note graceful. Dark brown sugar can dominate a delicate drink.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Irish coffee and espresso drinks
- Bourbon, rum, and apple drinks
- Cold brew with a pinch of salt
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