Sage Honey Syrup

Sweetener

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Flavor Profile

Earthy sage, herbaceous, slightly bitter

Intensity

Moderate

Dose Type

oz (0.5-1)

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Commercial versions add gum arabic (gomme) for texture commercial producers can't easily replicate at home; plain simple syrup is trivially DIY.

Price range: $8–$17 per bottle

Commercial Brands

Liber & Co.

Demerara Gum Syrup — 12.7 oz — $15.00 ($1.18/oz) Classic Gum Syrup — 12.7 oz — $14.00 ($1.10/oz)

Small Hand Foods

Gum Syrup — 8.5 oz — $10.00 ($1.18/oz)

Monin

Pure Cane Syrup — 750 ml (25.4 oz) — $11.50 ($0.45/oz)

Common — most bars make this in-house

Nutrition

128

Cal/oz

26g

Sugar/oz

55

Glycemic Index

0%

ABV

64

Cal/tbsp

17.3g

Carbs/tbsp

1.3x

Sweetness

Best natural sweetener for health-conscious guests who still want calories — the antioxidants and enzymes are real, just modest. Use less volume than sugar to match sweetness.

Mean GI of 58 across 17 tested varieties (range 45-74 depending on floral source). Higher calorie density than sugar by tablespoon due to higher weight (21g vs 12.6g). Contains trace antioxidants, enzymes, and antimicrobial compounds — modest real benefit. Raw honey retains more bioactive content than processed. Not safe for infants under 12 months (botulism risk).

The Story

Earthy and savory with honey warmth. The autumnal syrup — bourbon, apple, and sage are the trinity.