Put Some Pep In Your Simple’s Step
Infusing your syrups with a variety of peppercorns—pink to Sichuan—adds spice and complexity to just about any cocktail.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Secret’s in the Triple Syrup
Dale DeGroff’s go-to syrup is an unconventional blend that adds depth and complexity to sours and more.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Banana Spice > Pumpkin Spice
Inspired by flambéed bananas foster, a citron-infused panettone and a freshly pressed stroopwafel, these outré winter syrups will upgrade just about any classic cocktail.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- illustration: Ellie Skrzat
Make Your Simple Syrup Smart
Eliminating water from the equation can amplify just about any cocktail.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: PUNCH
Orgeat Doesn’t Need Your Almonds
A new wave of alternative orgeat is being made from seeds, avocado pits and even day-old pastries.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Ed Anderson
Café Orgeat
A sustainable alternative to traditional almond orgeat using day-old almond pastries.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Five Essential Store-Bought Cocktail Syrups
Of the ever-widening selection of pre-made cocktail syrups, which are actually worth buying?
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Five Essential Cocktail Syrups to Make at Home
Beyond the standard simple, honey and agave variations, which housemade sweeteners deserve a spot on the backbar?
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Valeria Alonzo
Herbaceous Candied Citron Syrup
Inspired by both candied citron and traditional Christmas panettone, this syrup highlights seasonal winter citrus with a touch of aromatic herbs.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Jim Kearns’ Cinnamon Syrup
An easy upgrade on the classic sugar syrup, cinnamon syrup is one of the simplest ways to up the flavor ante in just about any formula.
- story: Chloe Frechette
