Demerara Sugar & Spices Syrup
20m
A twist on the classic simple syrup widely used in mixology. Marcio Silva replaces the water with tea made of a homemade mix of spices, resulting in a much more aromatic and spiced syrup.
Both tea and simple syrup have become staples around in world in the last couple of centuries. Combining these ingredients seems like the next logical step in making an ingredient that is truly delicious and versatile.
Add 50 g of chai massala powder and 600 ml of water in a pot on medium heat. Simmer until right before the mixture boils
Put 1 kg of demerara sugar in a separate pot
Strain the infusion into the sugar through a fine mesh sieve
Simmer on medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Do not let boil
Blend the warm syrup for 1m on low speed
Pour the syrup into a bottle through a funnel. The demerara sugar & spices syrup is ready
Enjoy it cold!
Yield 600 ml
Chai Masala Powder
50 g
Organic Demerara Sugar
1 kg
Water
600 ml
Equipment
Funnel
Fine Mesh Sieve