With syrup, great cold and hot drinks can be mixed in no time at all.

Syrup – something for every taste

With an aromatic syrup, delicious delicacies can be mixed in no time at all. Whether fruit cocktails, spritzers or alcoholic refreshments – there are no limits to your imagination. Syrup can also be a suitable ingredient to turn a coffee into a special coffee specialty. In addition to finished products, you can also use homemade variants. So you not only know exactly which ingredients are hidden in it, but also have full control over the variety of flavors. Not only classic variations such as caramel and strawberry are possible.

Make delicious syrup yourself

With just a few ingredients, you can easily conjure up a tasty syrup. The basic ingredients are sugar and water. The desired syrup flavor can then be added to taste. Very different syrups are created with fruits, herbs, spices, but also nuts or chocolate. A clear advantage is that flavor enhancers, preservatives and other chemicals are completely dispensed with in the production process. Even the sweetness of the syrup can easily be adjusted to individual preference.
There are two manufacturing processes for a syrup:
Boil down the water and sugar and finally add the aroma
Use already flavored water for boiling
In the first method, a thick sugar syrup is made from water and sugar. Both normal sugar and special canning sugar are suitable for this. For the canning sugar, the manufacturer usually gives a clear proportion of water and sugar, which simplifies the production. The sugar syrup is then refined with the desired natural flavors. Here the possibilities are of course unlimited. The flavors strawberry, apple and cherry are popular, as are ginger and lemon.
The second method uses already flavored water to make the syrup. The desired flavor carriers are boiled into a brew. The brew is then sieved and used as the basis for making the sugar syrup. Foaming occurs when boiling. This foam must be skimmed off constantly to obtain a clear syrup. This method is particularly suitable for fruit or fruit, as the flavorings are released into the liquid in large quantities.
Herbs or zest as flavoring should best be used after the first method.

Elderflower syrup – a real classic

For lemonade, tea drinks or cocktails – elderflower syrup is very popular. The fine taste can be combined with many flavors and the syrup is a real all-rounder. The recipe for the elderberry syrup consists of a few ingredients:
1 liter of water
Juice of three lemons
500 grams of sugar
25 elderflower clusters
Boil the sugar and water. Then add the flowers. Let the whole thing simmer for about an hour under constant observation. Cook the syrup over medium heat, otherwise it may burn. Then strain the warm liquid through a cloth or a coffee filter and fill into bottles. The fresh syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

There is also syrup for coffee

The coffee syrup is a special feature. This has a similar effect to fruit syrup and was specially developed for use in coffee. Coffee specialties such as latte macchiato, café au lait or cappuccino can be refined with delicious syrup. There are numerous flavors from coconut to caramel to vanilla and hazelnut. For a special treat, coffee lovers can also use syrups with mint, chocolate or rum. However, since syrups are very sweet, care should always be taken to add only small amounts. The result is a very individual coffee specialty with that certain something.

Boil down the syrup and store it properly

To make the syrup storable for up to a year, you can preserve the filled bottles. To do this, place the bottles in a water bath and put it in the oven at 120 °C for around 20 minutes. Allow the bottles to cool sufficiently before storing in the cupboard. Don’t forget to write the date of manufacture on the bottle.

The finished bottles in a cool place without direct
Conserve light exposure. Best in the basement or in a kitchen cupboard. The color may change slightly over time, which does not affect the taste. Once opened, the syrup should be used within two to three weeks.

Syrup isn’t just for drinking

Whether you buy the delicious syrup or make it yourself – it is ideal for conjuring up delicious drinks in no time at all. It is also suitable for refining desserts or preparing a salad. A high-quality syrup is highly concentrated. Even a few drops can provide an intense taste.