Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup gum arabic powder
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup orange flower water
Special equipment needed:
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine mesh strainer
- Glass bottle or jar with lid
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Add the gum arabic powder to the saucepan and whisk until fully combined.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
5. Add the vodka and orange flower water to the saucepan and whisk until fully combined.
6. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle or jar with a lid.
7. Store the gomme syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat for dissolving sugar and gum arabic powder; medium-high heat for boiling mixture; low heat for simmering mixture.
Serving size:
This recipe makes about 3 cups of gomme syrup.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 80 per tablespoon
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 21g
Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Gum arabic powder can be substituted with xanthan gum or corn syrup.
- Vodka can be substituted with brandy or rum.
- Orange flower water can be substituted with rose water or lavender water.
Variations:
- Add a few drops of food coloring to give the gomme syrup a different color.
- Infuse the gomme syrup with herbs or spices for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to whisk the gum arabic powder into the sugar syrup thoroughly to prevent clumps.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to remove any impurities from the gomme syrup.
- Store the gomme syrup in a glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid to prevent air from getting in.
Storage instructions:
Store the gomme syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Reheating instructions:
Gomme syrup does not need to be reheated before use.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the gomme syrup in a small glass bottle or jar with a label or tag indicating its contents.
Garnishes:
Gomme syrup does not need to be garnished.
Pairings:
Gomme syrup is commonly used in classic cocktails such as the Ramos Gin Fizz, Tom Collins, and Whiskey Sour.
Suggested side dishes:
Gomme syrup is not typically served with side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the gomme syrup is too thick, add a little more water to thin it out.
- If the gomme syrup is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce it.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to store the gomme syrup in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
Gomme syrup, also known as gum syrup, was a popular sweetener used in cocktails during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was made with gum arabic powder, which gave it a thicker, silkier texture than simple syrup.
Flavor profiles:
Gomme syrup is a sweet, slightly viscous syrup with a subtle floral flavor from the orange flower water.
Serving suggestions:
Use gomme syrup to sweeten classic cocktails or other beverages.
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