Coconut Sugar Simple Syrup
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 0h Ready In
A less-processed simple syrup made with coconut sugar, perfect for cocktails. Also includes a recipe for coconut-infused bourbon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup purified water
- 2 oz unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 oz virgin coconut oil
- 4 3/13 cups bourbon of choice
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 3 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 14.7 mg
- Iron: 2.27 mg
- Magnesium: 51 mg
- Phosphorus: 154 mg
- Potassium: 327 mg
- Zinc: 1.51 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup purified water
- 2 oz unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 oz virgin coconut oil
- 4 3/13 cups bourbon of choice
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large measuring cup or jar, combine 1 cup coconut sugar and 1 cup purified water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let the mixture sit for 20 to 30 minutes, then stir again to break down any remaining bits of sugar. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 2.
In a small sauté pan over medium heat, toast 2 ounces unsweetened coconut flakes, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and immediately add 1 ounce virgin coconut oil, swirling the pan to stop the coconut flakes from cooking further. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
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Step 3.
In a plastic Cambro or jug, combine 1 liter bourbon of choice with the coconut mixture and whisk well. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
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Step 4.
After 2 hours, transfer the bourbon-coconut mixture to the freezer and freeze for 24 hours. This will solidify the fatty coconut oil, making it easy to strain.
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Step 5.
Remove the mixture from the freezer and strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a clean container. Pour the coconut-infused bourbon back into its original bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. The bourbon will keep for up to 6 months if refrigerated.