Cocktail Recipes

Gum Syrup

Syrups & Mixers

Gum syrup (or gomme sirop) is basically simple syrup with the addition of powdered gum arabic. Its main benefit in a drink is added texture. Because it’s thicker, a good amount of weight is added to the drink. It takes a bit more forethought than simple syrup because you have to allow time for the gum arabic to fully incorporate, but the results are nice.

Typically, gum arabic is added to a rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar:water) so it is sweeter. When a drink calls for a plain simple syrup (1:1). You notice the added texture more so than an increase in sweetness, but it’s still much less thick than gomme syrup.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient
45 g 67 1⁄2 g 90 g 135 g	Powdered Gum Arabic
180 g 270 g 360 g 540 g	Hot Water
360 g 540 g 720 g 1080 g	Granulated Sugar

Method

1. Combine gum arabic and 50 g of hot water. Stir until smooth.
2. Cover and let sit for 24 hours.
3. Combine granulated sugar with 130 g hot water. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add gum arabic paste to syrup and agitate to combine