HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

     But in spite of my love for Coffee, it's always in terms of Hot Coffee and not Cold Coffees.  I do not prefer cold coffee, let me reinstate the term "prefer" and not "do not like."  If an offer comes for a cold coffee, I would like to indulge in it too, but my love for hot & freshly brewed coffee stands high in my preferential scale. 

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

    Well, when I mastered 😜 (Did I???) Anyway, when I started making Syrups with different ingredients, I wanted to make Coffee Syrup which could be an easy addition while making Cold Coffees.  I’ve already posted a few simple Homemade Syrup recipes like Nannari/Sarsaparilla Syrup, Rose Syrup, Lychee Syrup, and Caramel Syrup. Which could be a great addition to your pantry and a great addition for flavouring drinks, lemonades or juices. So, this time my trial is with Coffee -  a coffee-flavoured syrup. This homemade coffee syrup is perfect for making iced coffee, drizzling over ice cream, adding to cocktails etc., All the more, you do not need to brew the coffee each time.

    Coffee syrup is a concentrated coffee extract that is used to flavour coffee and other beverages. It is made by steeping coffee grounds in water and then reducing the water to leave a thick, syrupy liquid. Coffee syrup is often used in coffee houses to make flavoured coffee drinks. It can also be used to make iced coffee and cold brew coffee.  Coffee syrup has a strong coffee flavour and is very sweet.

    Coffee syrup can be used to make a variety of different beverages. Some of the most popular include Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee, Lattes and Frappés. And not only that it is not limited to just cold Coffees or drinks, it can also be used to make your hot Cup of Coffee.  Coffee syrup can also be used in baking. It can be used as a flavouring for cakes, cookies, and other desserts. Coffee syrup can also be added to frosting or used as a filling for pies and pastries.  With a little creativity, coffee syrup can be used to create a variety of different drinks and desserts that will be sure to please any coffee lover.

This Coffee syrup has equal parts of Water, Sugar and Coffee Powder.  This homemade coffee syrup recipe requires just three ingredients and just 10 to 15 minutes to prepare this coffee syrup recipe.

• For a Coffee Syrup, what you would need is good quality Coffee – You can use your choice of Coffee - freshly ground, instant, or store brought coffee grounds.  We need to make a simple syrup with strongly brewed coffee in place of plain water. You can use any method while brewing the coffee -  a Coffee Machine, Percolator, Coffee Press, Moka Pot, South Indian Coffee Filter or Cold Brew.  If you do not want to go to the length of brewing fresh coffee, simply use Instant Coffee Powder.
  
• Then what you require is Sugar – White Sugar – I have used white sugar in this recipe.  Can use your Sugar of choice.
  
• Then you would need water. 
  

    Optional Add-ins and Variations

• Vanilla: Add a vanilla bean/pod while the simmering the Coffee syrup or, as simple as it is, use a few drops of Vanilla Essence to flavour the Coffee Syrup.
• Spices: Such as a pinch of cinnamon (or simmer a cinnamon stick with the syrup) or nutmeg. Cinnamon is my personal choice.

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

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HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

INGREDIENTS: 

For Coffee Syrup:

Optional Ingredients:

METHOD:

• First, brew the coffee following your favourite method. 
• You need a thick and strong Coffee Brew for this Coffee Syrup.
• In a Saucepan, pour in the water and add sugar into it.
• Stir well to combine, and boil it over a medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved completely.
• Now, add the Coffee Brew and give a quick stir.
• Let it boil for about 5 minutes.
• Boil this over a low flame for about 15–20 minutes.
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down for a few minutes.
• Once the Coffee Syrup cools down completely, store it in a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
• Coffee syrup stays fresh for up to 2 months when stored in a dark, cool place. 
• For a longer shelf life, store the Coffee Syrup in the refrigerator.
  

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

NOTES:

• Use strong brewed coffee. 
• Whichever method you are using to brew the Coffee, make sure to brew it stronger than usual. If using ground coffee, use 1/2 cup for 1 cup of water. For instant coffee, use 3–4 Tablespoons for 1 Cup of water.
• I’ve used a traditional 1:1 ratio for this coffee simple syrup. For a rich syrup, increase the sugar to a 2:1 ratio, which will also increase the shelf life. You can also reduce the amount of sugar, if so, keep the syrup refrigerated or use it within 2 weeks.
  
• Do not cook this Coffee Syrup over a high heat.  Cooking over a high flame can burn the Coffee and the entire batch would have a burnt taste.
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• The Syrup gets slightly thicker after cooling down. 
• Store Coffee Syrup in the refrigerator. This will increase the Shelf life of the Syrup.
• I have added no preservatives or artificial colouring in this Homemade Coffee Syrup.
• The coffee syrup may vary in consistency, colour, taste, and transparency depending on the type of coffee and sugar used in the recipe

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

How to Use Coffee Syrup?

You can use this syrup to make warm or iced milk coffee/lattes. I usually add just a tablespoon or two of the coffee syrup to a glass of milk. But feel free to adjust to taste. There are several other uses, including:

• Add to milkshakes.
• Coffee syrup can be used to make Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee.
• Drizzle in hot chocolate (that’s how you easily make a mocha).
• Add to your favourite cocktails like Espresso Martini, Coffee with Kahlua, Kahlua Mocha Milkshake, Kahlua Hot Chocolate etc.,
  
• Just a tablespoon will add flavour to other beverages as well. Flavour anything from Hot Milk to lemonade.
• Drizzle over ice cream or enjoy with ice cream floats.
• Brush over cakes or drizzle over frosted cupcakes/cake.
• Spoon over cheesecake.
• Drizzle over waffles, French toast, and pancakes and other breakfast treats.
• Try adding a shot of coffee syrup while making Lattes, Cappuccinos, Americano or even Mochas for a sweet twist.
  

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

 

 

LYCHEE SYRUP

      What would you do when you land up with a lot of fresh Lychees, and a few tins of canned lychees, devour the fresh juicy fruit as fresh as it is.  And as the days go by and a few batches still lying out in the refrigerator staring at me with wide red-eyes, the never ending plan of converting it into some recipe or the other, pops into my head.  Pudding?!!! Sorbet?!!!  Or go to the extent of converting it into Lychee Syrup???

    Well, though making Syrups seemed tedious in the beginning and once I got the knack for it, I realized it is one simple recipe which just need a bit of time and patience.   In recent years I have been making my own Rose Syrups, Nannari (Sarsaparilla Syrup), Lemon Syrup, Caramel Syrup, Apple Syrup, Coffee Syrup etc., that now I have a bit of confidence to convert fruit juices into syrups.  And also, it is one best way to preserve the produce, when you have them in abundance.

    Along with Lychee comes the memory of our first trip to Thailand. Then it happened to be their National Tourism Week, and they handed a big packet of fresh Lychees to each passenger landing up at Swarnabhoomi International Airport at Bangkok.  We had all together 4 big packets of Lychees.  Though we had them in our hands, we were all busy getting our Entry Visa done and waiting for the Taxi.  Suddenly, an old lady pulled my hand. Alarmed and shocked at the same time, I turned to her... There beside me was a pleasant looking Old Lady, with a pleasant smile & beaming with pride, she said these Lychees are from Chiang Mai, enjoy them!!! Me, with my wide & amused smile, thanked her and said I will surely eat them right away.  To the word, we gobbled up a whole packet of Lychees within no time.  They were so fresh, tasty, juicy and the memorable Lychee flavour (my first acquaintance). Went back to the counter and got hold of two more packets. I still remember the day with all those evening twilight in Bangkok Airport waiting for our taxi to Pattaya, fresh Lychee and the sweet old lady. The whole stay I stored the Lychee in the hotel room refrigerator and had it heartily.  Even I bought back home a packet of Lychees, which we couldn't finish off. The reminiscence of these anecdotes, travel with me even after all these years, and I still relate Lychees to our trip to Thailand.

    Water, Sugar, and Lychees are all you need to easily make this lychee syrup at home.  Boil Sugar & Water along with fresh/canned Lychees until it reaches one string consistency or becomes slightly thick & sticky all together. Finally, add a few teaspoons of Lemon Juice, strain it and there you go with a Lychee syrup ready to add taste and aroma to the dishes.

LYCHEE SYRUP

This Lychee syrup has equal parts of water and sugar, lychees.

• This is Lychee Syrup and what you would need are Lychees – You can use fresh Lychees if available.  Peel and discard the skin and seed.  Can use canned Lychees too, just be sure to drain the lychees before using.
  
• Then what you require is Sugar – White Sugar – I have used white sugar in this recipe, which will help you to retain the natural white colour. Add a dash of lime juice to avoid crystallization. 
• Then you would need Water.

    Just 2 simple ingredients and you would be rewarded with a wonderfully fruity Lychee syrup.  This easy and extremely versatile Lychee Syrup is sure to elevate your desserts, drinks, cocktails, and mocktails. This Lychee Syrup can be added to almost anything in which you would love to have a note of tropical flavour in it. It will leave you with an elegantly sweet, dainty, and exotic fruity note. 

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HOW TO MAKE LYCHEE SYRUP - HOMEMADE LYCHEE SYRUP

LYCHEE SYRUP

INGREDIENTS: 

For Lychee Syrup:

METHOD:

• If using fresh Lychees, peel off the skin and cut the lychees and remove the seed. 
• Then rinse the Lychees well and leave it in a colander for a few minutes.
• Then cut them into small pieces and grind it into a coarse paste.
  
• In a Saucepan, pour in the water and add sugar into it.
• Stir well to combine, and boil it over a medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved completely.
• Now, add the puréed Lychees and give a quick stir.
• Let it boil for about 5 minutes.
• Boil this over a low flame for about 30 minutes.
• Pour in the Lemon Juice and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down for a few minutes.
• When the mixture is warm, strain the syrup. 
• Once the Lychee Syrup cools down completely, store it in a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
• Lychee syrup stays fresh for up to 6 months when stored in a dark, cool place. 
• For a longer shelf life, store the Lychee Syrup in the refrigerator. 

LYCHEE SYRUP

NOTES:

• I have used white sugar in this Lychee syrup recipe. Brown sugar may darken the Syrup, but if you prefer, substitute White Sugar with Brown Sugar.
• I had a can of Lychees and some fresh Lychees, So used about a Cup of both in the recipe.
  
• Adding Lemon juice while making the syrup is to prevent it from crystallization, and it also acts as a preservative. 
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• The Syrup gets slightly thicker after cooling down. 
• Store Lychee Syrup in the refrigerator. This will increase the Shelf life of the Syrup.
• I have added no preservatives or artificial colouring in this Homemade Lychee Syrup.

How to use Lychee Syrup?

LYCHEE SYRUP

LYCHEE JUICE

LYCHEE LEMONADE

LYCHEE MARTINI

LYCHEE PUDDING

 

• For Lychee Juice – Add this Lychee syrup to plain water & top it up with some Ice cubes.  For a variation, can mix it in Soda.  Or add a dash of Lime/Lemon and serve it with a few leaves of Mint.
• Make a simple tea and add a hint of Lychee Syrup in it.
  
• Add a teaspoon of Lychee Syrup into your limeade or lemonade, for a lychee flavoured Lime/Lemon drink.
• Or add it to your Cocktails, Mocktails, Mimosas, Martinis or sparkling drinks.  
• Can add Lychee Syrup while making Lychee Pudding.

HOW TO MAKE ROSE SYRUP

    The idea of making Rose Syrup got into my mind when I ended up buying bottles of Rose Syrup with no added sugar in it.  It was just the Rose Essence, a thick concoction of Rose Essence in a bright Pink colour.  But to my dismay, none had Sugar in it. I bought them to make Rose Milk, a.k.a. Bandung(in Malay). So, while I wanted to use it for Falooda I needed it as a thick sweet syrup which could be used to smear it around the glass.  So that's when I converted the Rose Essence into Rose Syrup.

    Elegantly redolent, colourful Roses with its exotic fragrance has always appealed me to the core. Roses have always been one favourite flower.  After all, "A Rose is a Rose is a Rose... "- as said by Shakespeare and one of my husband's favourite quotes... I love rose flavoured dishes and drinks and I have one person who's my kin with my liking and that is my son.  He loves Rose Milk, Gulab Jamun, Falooda, a small hint of Rose and I guess he likes it.

    Well, Rose Syrup is something which is made with fresh Rose Petals, or that's what they proclaim to be so.  But store bought ones are mostly Rose flavoured Syrups with artificial rose essences and food colouring.  Even I am not going to talk about making all good organic Rose Syrup here.  The issue is I do not get that many Roses here, the variety(I think it is the Shrub Rose Variety), which suits best to make Rose Syrup.  But this recipe is made with dried rose petals. But my first attempt went with making Rose Syrup with Rose Essence (which had Food colouring too).  

HOW TO MAKE ROSE SYRUP

    Some recipes are so that we never attempt to make them at home, and I feel Rose syrup comes under that category.  Maybe the idea of making this might sound tedious and time-consuming for a few, but it is one easy recipe. Water, sugar, and dried rose petals are all you need to easily make this floral rose syrup at home.  Boil Sugar & Water along with fresh/dried rose petals until it reaches one string consistency or becomes slightly thick & sticky all together. Finally, add rose water or rose essence, strain it and there you go with a Rose syrup, ready to add beauty, taste and aroma to the dishes.

    This easy and extremely versatile Rose Syrup is sure to elevate your desserts, drinks, cocktails, and mocktails. This Rose Syrup can be added to almost anything in which you would love to have a note of rose and a tinge of pretty pink colour. It will leave you with an elegantly sweet, dainty and exotic aromatic floral note.  You could indulge into a Rosy fragrant aroma so, calming and sensuous.

    This rose syrup has equal parts of water and sugar, dried rose petals and some rose flavourings. Plenty of dried rose petals are used in this rose syrup recipe.  And a few other ingredients which are optional like Kewra Water, Rose Food colouring etc., for added flavour and colour can be added to this Rose Syrup, but I personally do not add them.

This is Rose Syrup and what you would need is, Rose Petals 

Rose Petals - Fresh or dried ones suit well to be used to make this Rose Syrup.  Shrub variety Roses which are unique for its fragrance is my personal choice.  Can also use Red/Pink Hybrid variety Roses.  Why Red or Pink Roses?  They naturally yield you with a Pink hued Rose Syrup.

ROSE PETALS

• Fresh Petals - Buy food grade Rose Petals.  If you can get hold of fresh roses from your garden which are pesticide free, well, and you are good to go.
• Dried Petals/Buds - Get food-grade rose petals. Never use dried rose petals from a flower shop, since those are loaded with chemicals. While using rose buds, make sure to cut them into two, which would infuse the aroma well into the Rose Syrup.
  
• Artificial Rose Essence - If you do not have Rose Petals, then you are easy to go with Rose Water/Rose Essence and a few drops of Pink Food Colouring.  The pink food colouring can be substituted with a few pieces of Beetroot, which would naturally dye the syrup Pink. 

Then what you need is Sugar:

White Sugar - I have used white sugar in this recipe, which will help you to retain the natural pink colour unique to Rose Syrup. Add a dash of lime juice to avoid crystallization.

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HOW TO MAKE ROSE SYRUP

INGREDIENTS: 

For Rose Syrup:

Optional Ingredients:

METHOD:

• If using fresh rose petals, rinse well and leave it in a colander for a few minutes.
• While using dried Rose Petals, rinse them well & then soak it in warm water for about an hour.
• If there are any small Rose buds, cut them into two or four so that the rose flavour gets well infused into the Rose Syrup.
• In a Saucepan, pour in the water and add sugar into it.
• Stir well to combine, and boil it over a medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved completely.
• Now, add the Fresh/dried Rose petals and give a quick stir.
• Let it boil for about 5 minutes.
• Then add Beetroot pieces and mix well.
• Boil this over a low flame for about 30 minutes.
• Pour in the Lemon Juice and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Finally, add Rose Water/Rose Essence and mix well.
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down for a few minutes.
• When the mixture is warm, strain the syrup. 
• Discard the beetroot pieces from the Syrup.
• Remove the Rose Petals and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
• Once the Rose Syrup cools down completely, store it in a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
• Rose syrup stays fresh for up to 6 months when stored in a dark, cool place. 
• For a longer shelf life, store the Rose Syrup in the refrigerator. 

NOTES:

• I have used white sugar in this rose syrup recipe. Brown sugar may darken the Rose Syrup, but if you prefer, substitute Brown Sugar with White Sugar.
• If you are buying the Rose Petals, make sure to buy food grade petals.  Roses from a florist might be loaded with chemical & pesticides. 
• Red or Pink roses are the best for making Rose Syrup and would yield you with a desired pink colour naturally.
• I have made this Rose Syrup with dried rose petals, which gave a natural fragrance and a mild colour.
• The colour of the rose syrup will depend on the quality and the colour of the rose petals. So, I added Beetroot and a teaspoon of Rose Essence, as we love vibrant coloured Rose Milk.
• Discard the beetroot pieces from the Syrup.
• Remove the Rose Petals and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  
• Can use the Rose Petals while making Kulfi or Meeta Paan (instead of Gulkand).  Can use it as a garnish in desserts like Rabdi, Shahi Tukda, Ice creams, drinks etc.,
  
• For a vibrant pink coloured Rose Syrup can use pink food colour.
  
• An Indian brand of Rose Syrup called Rooh Afzah has Kewra Essence in it.  If you prefer the flavouring can add Kewra Water/Essence while making Rose Syrup.
• Adding Lemon juice while making the syrup is to prevent it from crystallization, and it also acts as a preservative. 
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• The Syrup gets slightly thicker after cooling down.
• Store Rose Syrup in the refrigerator. This will increase the Shelf life of the Syrup.
• I have added no preservatives or artificial colouring in this Homemade Rose Syrup.

How to use Rose Syrup?

HOW TO MAKE ROSE SYRUP

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Rose syrup is such a versatile concoction, you can use it in many ways. Here are some simple and easy uses of Homemade Rose Syrup:

• For Rose Sharbath/Syrup Bandung - Add this rose syrup to plain water & top it up with some Ice cubes.  For a variation, can mix it in Soda.  Or add a dash of Lime/Lemon and serve it with a few leaves of Mint.

  Rose Milk/Bandung

  Buko Salad

  Ab Haveej Bastani

• Add this to Milk to make Rose Milk/Bandung. Serve topped with ice cubes.
• Use this Rose Syrup to make a Rose Flavoured Milk Shake. 
• You can use this Rose Syrup while making Philippino Samalamig Buko Salad, a drink made with tender coconut water, milk, Rose Syrup, jellies, tapioca pearls and served with tender coconut shavings.
• Drizzle a few teaspoons of Rose Syrup while making Ab Haveej Bastani instead of Rose Water/Essence to convert the Persian Carrot Juice served with Saffron Ice cream into a vibrant drink. 
  
• Make a simple tea and add a hint of this Rose Syrup for Rose Tea.
• Add rose syrup, crushed strawberries, and water to a glass. Mix well. Your beautifully vibrant, sweet, and tart floral-fruity drink is ready.
• Add a teaspoon of Rose Syrup into your limeade or lemonade, for a rose flavoured Lime/Lemon drink.
•  Or add it to your Cocktails, Mocktails, Mimosas, rosé wine, or sparkling drinks.  
• Drizzle rose syrup over your cakes, crêpes, waffles, or pancakes.

• Shahi Gulab Kulfi

  Falooda

  Kulfi Falooda

• Can use this Rose Syrup while making Falooda and Kulfi Falooda. 
• Add this Rose Syrup to Kulfi for a Rose flavoured Shahi Gulab Kulfi. 
• Can make rose ice cream using this Rose Syrup.
  
• Drizzle rose syrup over ice-creams or desserts.

  Rose Phirni

  Rose Lassi

  Kuih Sago Rose

• Add a few teaspoons of Rose Syrup while making Phirni/Firni for Rose Phirni.
• Add it to your Curd/yogurt to make flavoured sweet yogurt or cooling Rose Lassi.
• Can use this Rose Syrup while making Kuih Sago Rose, a Malaysian kuih prepared with Tapioca Pearls.
  
• Make Rose Rabdi using this syrup for an excellent dessert.
  
• This homemade rose syrup can also be added to while making Rasagulla and Gulab Jamuns.