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Gimlet served in a cocktail glass
Gimlet cocktail
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

Make a classic gimlet, combining gin and lime syrup, stirred to the perfect dilution with lots of ice. A refreshing cocktail to enjoy with friends

Tom Collins cocktail served in a glass
Tom Collins
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.14 ratings

Master the art of the classic Tom Collins cocktail, plus three twists. Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and soda water are the ingredients for your cocktail cupboard

Espresso martinis in glasses with stirrers
Espresso martini
A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.57 ratings

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Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.

You will also need

  • 1 sterilised glass bottle or jar

Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal55
  • fat0.5g
    low
  • saturates0.1g
  • carbs14g
  • sugars14g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0.01g
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Method

  • step 1

    Dissolve 300g caster sugar in 150ml water over a low heat.

  • step 2

    Leave to cool and bottle for future use in cocktails. Store in the fridge.

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A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.20 ratings
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dysfcuktional

Oh God. Don't use this recipe for cocktails. It is FAR too sweet, and will likely cloud or solidify after cooling in a bottle. Most recipes use 1:1 - one part sugar to one part water of equal amounts. This recipe uses 300g sugar to 150 water, so 2:1. The end result is a cloudy thick mixture that is…

ails1807

Hi. How long will this last in the fridge? thanks.

Lorraine Slack 1

I would taste it before use and check for mould before use Throw it away if in doubt. Many variables affect how long a food keeps

MalibuSue

question

Do I dissolve it until liquid clear?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, dissolve it until you can no longer feel any grains of sugar. The liquid should be clear but occasionally it might be a little cloudy - just check there are no grains of sugar. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

gigguide

question

How can you make 400ml of syrup from 150ml of liquid? Surely you’ll only ever get 150ml?

tonydarlow0152341

You have to add the volume that the sugar takes up.

chrissieg2010

question

How long do you boil it for?

vix.littlerz-GgBqLR

Just until the sugar has fully dissolved. It should take less than 5 minutes.

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