Demerara Syrup
Perishable — refrigerate after opening
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Flavor Profile
Toffee, light molasses, caramel warmth
Storage
Refrigerated
Form
Liquid
Prep Required
Dissolve 2 parts demerara sugar to 1 part water, with heat
Amount per Drink
0.25–0.5 oz
Rarity
1
Sourcing
Buy or MakeCommercial 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
Demerara Gum Syrup — 12.7 oz — $15.00 ($1.18/oz) Classic Gum Syrup — 12.7 oz — $14.00 ($1.10/oz)
Gum Syrup — 8.5 oz — $10.00 ($1.18/oz)
Pure Cane Syrup — 750 ml (25.4 oz) — $11.50 ($0.45/oz)
Common — most bars make this in-house
Nutrition
96
Cal/oz
24g
Sugar/oz
65
Glycemic Index
0%
ABV
48
Cal/tbsp
12g
Carbs/tbsp
1x
Sweetness
Reach for demerara when you want the same sweetness as sugar but with a subtle caramel-rum flavor note that complements aged spirits — not for health reasons.
Minimally processed sucrose with trace molasses coating — same glycemic response as white sugar. Slightly lower by volume per tablespoon due to larger crystal size. No meaningful health advantage over white sugar; the mineral content from molasses film is negligible.