Rock Candy (TV's) vs. Simple syrup - Tiki Drinks and Food

J JaredB Member Joined: Apr 06, 2005 Posts: 29	J JaredB Posted posted on Thu, Apr 7, 2005 11:41 AM So, when I got into this cocktail thing I bought some bar syrup. All the cocktail books said that bar syrup/simple syrup/ and rock candy syrup were all the same. However: I noticed that Trader Vic's rock candy syrup adds a vanilla flavor. Maybe this makes it better for tropical drinks? But if I were to use it for all the other non-tiki cocktails would it screw up their delicate balance? Also, it's a shame that all of the bar syrups I've found (including TV's? can't remember) contain corn syrup instead of sugar. Guess it's time to just make my own. But I'm still wondering about the vanilla flavor thing...

So, when I got into this cocktail thing I bought some bar syrup. All the cocktail books said that bar syrup/simple syrup/ and rock candy syrup were all the same. However:

I noticed that Trader Vic's rock candy syrup adds a vanilla flavor. Maybe this makes it better for tropical drinks? But if I were to use it for all the other non-tiki cocktails would it screw up their delicate balance?

Also, it's a shame that all of the bar syrups I've found (including TV's? can't remember) contain corn syrup instead of sugar.

Guess it's time to just make my own. But I'm still wondering about the vanilla flavor thing...

Post #151512 by JaredB on Thu, Apr 7, 2005 11:41 AM