Vanilla Honey Syrup

Sweetener

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Flavor Profile

Warm vanilla, sweet, creamy, baking spice

Intensity

Moderate

Dose Type

oz (0.5-1)

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Vanilla simple syrup is easy to DIY; Monin/Torani dominate the bar-speed tier because they dissolve instantly and are consistent across batches.

Price range: $8–$20 per bottle

Commercial Brands

Monin

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

Torani

Vanilla Syrup — 750 ml (25.4 oz) — $8.00 ($0.31/oz)

DaVinci Gourmet

Classic Vanilla Syrup — 750 ml (25.4 oz) — $10.00 ($0.39/oz)

Liquid Alchemist

Vanilla Bean Syrup — 12.7 oz — $16.00 ($1.26/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

Double richness — vanilla bean warmth plus honey body. The espresso martini upgrade nobody talks about.