Agave Nectar
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Flavor Profile
Clean agave, mild caramel, vegetal undertone
Storage
Refrigerate
Form
Liquid
Prep Required
Dissolve sugar in water, cool
Amount per Drink
0.25–0.75 oz
Rarity
1
Sourcing
Buy or MakeRaw agave nectar IS the product (no cooking needed); Tres Agaves and Monin add cocktail-specific viscosity calibration; flavored agave (spicy, smoked) is a commercial-only tier.
Price range: $6–$14 per bottle
Commercial Brands
Organic Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar — 375 ml (12.7 oz) — $9.99 ($0.79/oz)
Organic Agave Syrup — 750 ml (25.4 oz) — $11.50 ($0.45/oz)
Organic Agave Nectar — 23.5 oz — $8.99 ($0.38/oz)
Organic Blue Agave Syrup — 23.5 oz — $8.00 ($0.34/oz)
Nutrition
120
Cal/oz
24g
Sugar/oz
20
Glycemic Index
0%
ABV
60
Cal/tbsp
16g
Carbs/tbsp
1.5x
Sweetness
Best GI option for diabetic guests who ask — low GI is genuine, not marketing. Use ~25% less than sugar to match sweetness.
Lowest GI of any common bar sweetener. However, 70-90% fructose — fructose bypasses normal blood sugar response but is processed entirely by the liver, which can increase triglycerides with chronic overconsumption. Not a free pass for diabetics despite the low GI. Mild neutral flavor. FDA-approved food ingredient.