Agave Syrup

Sweetener

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Flavor Profile

Mild caramel, vegetal sweetness, clean finish

Storage

Room temperature (unopened), refrigerate after opening

Form

Liquid

Prep Required

Thin with equal parts warm water if too viscous

Amount per Drink

0.25–0.75 oz

Rarity

1

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Raw 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

Tres Agaves

Organic Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar — 375 ml (12.7 oz) — $9.99 ($0.79/oz)

Monin

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

Madhava

Organic Agave Nectar — 23.5 oz — $8.99 ($0.38/oz)

Wholesome

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.

The Story

The sweetener that speaks the same language as tequila and mezcal. Agave syrup bridges the gap because it comes from the same plant.

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