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Syrups

Essential, vibrant, and versatile, craft cocktail syrups provide the sweet foundation that balances acidity, spirit heat, and dilution in every well-made drink. Formulated using pure cane sugar, real fruit juices, organic botanicals, and warm baking spices, quality syrups do far more than simply sweeten—they impart velvety texture, rich body, and intense natural aromatics. From essential bar foundations like rich simple syrup and demerara to exotic tiki staples like orgeat, passion fruit, and spiced falernum, our collection features indispensable bottles for every drink maker. Discover hand-selected releases crafted to elevate classic cocktails, transform simple highballs, and build sophisticated non-alcoholic mocktails.

About Syrup

In classic mixology, sugar is one of the four essential pillars of the cocktail (alongside spirit, water, and bitters). Using pre-formulated liquid syrups rather than dry granulated sugar ensures instant integration without leaving gritty sediment at the bottom of your shaker or mixing glass. On your home bar cart, premium craft syrups offer consistency, precise density, and rich mouthfeel—allowing you to balance citrus-heavy sours, dark spirit stirs, and tropical tiki creations with ease.

Flavour & Style Guide

Understanding the core categories of syrups makes stocking your home bar simple:

— Simple & Unrefined Sugar Syrups: Classic 1:1 or rich 2:1 sugar-to-water blends made from refined white sugar, raw demerara, or dark turbinado. Essential for Old Fashioneds, Sours, and Daiquiris with clean sweetness or caramel undertones.

— Fruit Syrups & Cordials: Concentrated syrups made from real fruit purees and juices like passion fruit, raspberry (grenadine), blackberry, or mango. Delivers vibrant colour and tart-sweet balance to tropical drinks.

— Nut & Spice Syrups: Speciality formulations like Orgeat (almond and orange blossom) and Falernum (ginger, lime, clove, and almond). Vital for classic recipes like the Mai Tai and Zombie.

— Herbal & Botanical Syrups: Infused with lavender, mint, rosemary, ginger, or elderflower. Excellent for lifting clear spirit highballs, floral spritzes, and gin-based cocktails.

— Agave Nectars: Pure liquid sweetness extracted from the blue agave plant. Possesses a lower glycemic index and a distinct earthy honey flavour that pairs seamlessly with tequila and mezcal.

How to Choose the Right Syrup for You

— For Classic Dark Spirit Cocktails: Use 10 ml of Rich Demerara Syrup in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan to add rich molasses notes and a silky texture without overpowering the spirit.

— For Effortless Non-Alcoholic Sodas: Stir 20 ml of any fruit or botanical syrup into a tall glass filled with ice and topped with chilled sparkling water for a quick, refreshing craft soda.

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Monin Lavender Syrup

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Monin Paragon Vetiver Cordial

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Monin Passionfruit Puree

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Monin Paragon Timur Berry Cordial

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Monin Raspberry Syrup

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Monin Pistachio Syrup

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Monin Roasted Hazelnut Syrup

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Monin Speculoos Syrup

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Monin Agave Syrup

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Monin Amaretto Syrup

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Monin Pina Colada Syrup

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Monin Caramel Syrup

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Monin Violet Syrup

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Monin Yellow Banana Syrup

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Monin Strawberry Syrup

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Monin Pure Cane Sugar Syrup

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Monin Mojito Mint Syrup

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Monin Green Mint Syrup

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Monin Irish Syrup

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Monin Yuzu Puree

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Syrups FAQs

What is the difference between 1:1 simple syrup and 2:1 rich simple syrup?

1:1 simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar and water by weight, yielding a lighter liquid ideal for cold citrus drinks. 2:1 "rich" simple syrup uses two parts sugar to one part water, creating a thicker, more viscous syrup that adds significant body to stirred spirit-forward drinks while requiring smaller pour volumes.

How should I store craft cocktail syrups once opened?

Because real craft syrups use natural fruit and low chemical preservatives, opened bottles should always be kept tightly sealed in the refrigerator. Higher-sugar syrups (2:1 ratio) and commercial bottle brands typically last 3 to 6 months in the fridge, while delicate fruit or nut syrups are best enjoyed within 1 to 2 months.