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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

02 · Make it

Method

  1. 01

    Warm brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

  2. 02

    Stir until all sugar dissolves and the syrup is smooth.

  3. 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

  • Irish coffee and espresso drinks
  • Bourbon, rum, and apple drinks
  • Cold brew with a pinch of salt

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