What are syrups for? The first thing that comes to mind is for making different cocktails. Practically correct, only in fact the scope of their application is much broader. They can also be added as topping to the finished ice cream, both for decoration and for enhancing taste. And here much depends on the taste, for example strawberry syrup is more suitable for a milkshake , lemon can be used for adding to tea, etc. Syrups for cocktails are simply irreplaceable. They are very easy to mix, perfectly preserved and do not give opacities, spoiling the whole appearance of the drink. Let's find out the recipes for their preparation.
Mint syrup for cocktails
Ingredients:
- fresh sprigs of mint - 100 g;
- boiled water - 500 ml;
- granulated sugar - 500 g;
- ground cinnamon, grated ginger - at will.
Preparation
We carefully grind the mint leaves, toss them into a bucket and fill them with boiled water. Leave the minutes for 30 to infuse, and then filter and pour into the infusion of granulated sugar. We put the dishes on a weak fire and boil in several receptions. At the very end of the preparation, add grated ginger or ground cinnamon to taste. Correctly boiled mint syrup should turn out thick, saturated and reminiscent of honey. This syrup is just an ideal addition to tea, lemonades and soda. Mint syrup is used even for making alcoholic cocktails. It is suitable as an emollient and flavoring component, both for strong drinks, and for creating a light, pleasant taste with low-alcohol beverages.
Sugar syrup for cocktails
Ingredients:
- granulated sugar - 700 g;
- boiled water - 500 ml.
Preparation
We pour the sugar sand into the enamel pot, pour it with boiled water and put it on the stove. All mixed, heated on a weak fire and boiled for five minutes, continuously interfering. Formed foam carefully remove a special spoon with holes. Hot syrup is filtered through folded twice cheesecloth and poured by means of a funnel into clean, dry outside bottles with a wide neck warmed from the outside. We store the syrup tightly corked, pouring out the required amount as needed.
Syrup for milkshakes
Prepare syrup for a milkshake at home is very simple. And such a fragrant and delicious additive will be just an indispensable find for your culinary fantasies.
Ingredients:
- cocoa powder - 50 g;
- hot boiled water - 1 l;
- sugar syrup - 500 g;
- butter - 125 g.
Preparation
In a saucepan pour the boiled hot water, bring it to a boil, then pour the sugar, put the oil and pre-dissolved in a glass of water cocoa powder. After adding all the ingredients, we give the syrup a good boil, then we cool it a bit and in a warm form we pour into clean glass containers.
Fruit Syrups for Cocktails
Fruit syrup is made from fruit juice, which is thoroughly boiled, adding a small portion of citric acid and sugar.
Ingredients:
- apple - 1 piece;
- lemon - 1 piece;
- raspberries - 100 g;
- red currant - 100 g;
- water - 200 ml;
- granulated sugar - 50 g.
Preparation
Apples and lemons are mine and cut into circles. We put all fruits and berries in a clean container. Water mixed with sugar, bring to a boil, remove the foam and pour the fruit with hot syrup. We let it brew for a few hours.
Maple syrup for cocktails
Maple syrup is a popular Canadian treat, made by boiling sugar, maple juice and black maples. Maple syrup is often used as a substitute for sugar in almost all areas of cooking - from adding it to alcoholic beverages, to baking.