Demerara Syrup cocktails
Raw and unrefined, demerara syrup brings a deep molasses sweetness that stands up to bold spirits — the backbone of a proper Planter's Punch and the quiet anchor beneath the Jungle Bird's bitter edge.
2 classic recipes from our canon that use demerara syrup — Demerara Syrup sits in our syrups & sweeteners shelf.
Jungle Bird
Dark rum and Campari over pineapple and lime — bitter, tropical and unexpectedly sophisticated.
Ingredients
- ◆45 ml dark rum
- ◆22 ml campari
- ◆45 ml pineapple juice
- ◆15 ml lime juice
- ◆15 ml demerara syrup
Method
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
PRO TIP
The Campari is what makes it — bitter against the sweet pineapple.
Garnish — Pineapple wedge
Planter's Punch
Dark Jamaican rum, lime and cane sugar — the original rum punch, simple and strong.
Ingredients
- ◆45 ml dark rum
- ◆15 ml lime juice
- ◆30 ml demerara syrup
Method
- 1Build all ingredients in a tumbler.
- 2Add crushed ice and stir; adjust dilution with a little water to taste.
PRO TIP
Use a funky Jamaican rum — it carries the whole drink.
Garnish — Orange zest
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