Honey Syrup

Sweetener

Perishable — refrigerate after opening

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Flavor Profile

Floral, warm, round sweetness with botanical complexity

Storage

Refrigerated

Form

Liquid

Prep Required

Mix 2 parts honey to 1 part warm water, stir until integrated

Amount per Drink

0.5–0.75 oz

Rarity

1

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Honey syrup (2:1 honey:water) is easy to make fresh; commercial versions add shelf stability and consistent Brix without crystallization.

Price range: $14–$29 per bottle

Commercial Brands

Liber & Co.

Honey Syrup — 9.5 oz — $14.00 ($1.47/oz)

BG Reynolds

Orange Blossom Honey Mix — 25.4 oz — $28.99 ($1.14/oz)

Royal Rose

Three Chile Honey Syrup — 8 oz — $12.00 ($1.50/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

Every Gold Rush and Penicillin starts here. Honey syrup is what makes honey actually work in cold cocktails.

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