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Does anyone make their own syrups?
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Porgy McNasty
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Sat, Jul 27, 2002 5:09 PM
I was just wondering if anyone tries to make their own flavoured syrups, for use in cocktails. Also, which syrups consititute 'the full set', passionfruit syrup, orgeat, grenadine, mango, any more? Does anyone go in for 'lemongrass syrup', or 'mint syrup'? Thanks! Porgy [ Edited by: Porgy McNasty on 2002-07-27 17:11 ] |
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TikiMaxton
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Sun, Jul 28, 2002 1:08 PM
I have made my own mint syrup for use in mojitos - makes it a lot easier than all that muddling, and you can control the number of mint leaves you have floating around in your drink. Came out good, but make sure to keep it refrigerated or it'll spoil. |
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Trader Woody
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Mon, Jul 29, 2002 4:43 AM
Trader Vic's Rock Candy syrup is the only one I make up The list of different syrups is probably too long to compile. I tend to stick with the ones I use the most of - Orgeat/Passionfruit/Grenadine Trader Woody |
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Tiki King
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Mon, Jul 29, 2002 11:11 AM
I make some of my own syrups, it is pretty simple. Here is the way to do it: take a bout a cup of sugar and slowly add small amounts of boiling hot water, stirring all the while, until all sugar has dissolved. then you can flavor it with extracts available at any supermarket (usually in the "spices" section). For Orgeat, use almond extract. For Rock Candy syrup, a little Vanilla. Lemon, Mint, go wild! you are only limited by what extracts you can find. http://www.tikiking.com Neat Tiki Stuff [ Edited by: Tiki King on 2002-07-31 09:02 ] |
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FLOUNDERart
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Tue, May 25, 2004 1:57 PM
In the Grog Log it says that Sugar Syrup and Rock Candy Syrup are he same but Trader Vics RCS has vanilla in it. Anyhow does any one know how much vanilla extract to add to a two pound bag of sugar to match Trader Vics. |
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Tikiwahine
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Tue, May 25, 2004 2:21 PM
On another note, you can make a bit of extra syrup(ratio of 1 sugar to 4 water) and feed it to the hummingbirds! A local chocolate shop sells ginger syrup, it's almost the consistency of honey, and comes in the typical honey bear plastic bottle. I can't wait to try it in drinks!! [ Edited by: Tikiwahine on 2004-05-25 14:22 ] |
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Quince_at_Dannys
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Tue, May 25, 2004 3:11 PM
I make my own sugar syrup and falernum. I still don't have a recipe for orgeat, passion fruit syrup, or grenadine so I buy those from Vic's usually. Actually, I've been buying passion fruit syrup from Aunty Lilikoi lately that's really, really good (www.auntylilikoi.com) and also from Hawaiian Kukui (www.kukuibrand.com). Both are highly recommended. |
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Tiki Bird
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Tue, May 25, 2004 3:18 PM
With syrups i would also sanitize your bottles or jars to help prevent mold & extend life of syrups. |
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freddiefreelance
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Tue, May 25, 2004 3:32 PM
Tiki Bird knows how to do this, but for the non-homebrewers on the board: "In a large tub, or your kitchen sink, make a mixture of about 2 ounces of unscented bleach per 5 gallons of cold water. After sanitizing rinse thoroughly with plain water to remove all traces of bleach. For all items that will fit in the sink, let them soak in the solution for about 10 minutes and then rinse thorougly." |
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Tiki Bird
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Wed, May 26, 2004 10:49 AM
Thanks FFL, you can also boil your bottles, jars, & caps in 180+ deg. water as well. Tbird |
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FLOUNDERart
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Wed, May 26, 2004 5:34 PM
Should the syrup be refrigerated? |
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OceaOtica
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Wed, May 26, 2004 5:59 PM
this recipe i developed for the drink Hawaiian Ginger Twist, but some folks have used it to cook with as well. also is good over vanilla ice cream. Spicy Ginger Syrup you will need: 4 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 4 cups sugar, 5 cups water, a large fine mesh tea strainer, and a metal mixing bowl. mix ingredients into a metal bowl and cover. refrigerate for at least 12 hours. stir mixture. empty the mix into a medium sized pot. bring to a boil on the stove, refrain from stirring. remove lid and continue to cook on high heat for 25 minutes. turn flame off and let cool in pot for 10 minutes. carefully strain into another metal bowl using a large handled tea strainer. let cool for 30 minutes and bottle. store in refrigerator. mix should last for at least 2 months. |
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Tiki Bird
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Thu, May 27, 2004 10:00 AM
I don't refrigerate rock candy syrup or ginger syrup, but you must sanitize your bottles due to the sugars otherwise you will get mold. |
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