Gomme Syrup Recipe

Homemade Gomme Syrup Recipe

Gomme syrup is a must-have ingredient for any serious mixologist, offering a smoother and richer alternative to simple syrup. The secret to its velvety texture is gum arabic, a natural emulsifier that not only thickens the syrup but also adds a subtle mouthfeel that elevates your cocktails to the next level. With just three simple ingredients—water, gum arabic, and sugar—you can easily make gomme syrup at home, ensuring your drinks have that perfect, professional touch.

Why Make Gomme Syrup at Home?

• Control Over Ingredients: Making your own gomme syrup allows you to control the quality of the ingredients, ensuring a purer, more natural product.
• Superior Texture: The addition of gum arabic creates a silky texture that simple syrup can’t match, making your cocktails smoother and more refined.
• Versatility: Gomme syrup can be used in a variety of cocktails, from classic whiskey sours to modern gin concoctions, adding depth and balance to each sip.

Tips for Perfect Gomme Syrup:

• Dissolving Gum Arabic: To ensure your syrup is perfectly smooth, make sure the gum arabic is fully dissolved before adding the sugar. This might take a little extra time, but the results are worth it.
• Storage: Store your homemade gomme syrup in a sterilized, airtight bottle in the refrigerator. It should keep for several weeks, but always check for any signs of spoilage before use.
• Experimenting with Flavors: While the classic gomme syrup is just sugar, water, and gum arabic, don’t be afraid to experiment with additional flavors. Adding a vanilla bean or a few drops of citrus extract can give your gomme syrup a unique twist.

Making gomme syrup at home is a simple yet rewarding process that enhances the quality of your cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned bartender or just love experimenting with drinks at home, this recipe will be a valuable addition to your repertoire.

Gomme Syrup Recipe

Recipe by P1eq9Hud6YJd6

Servingsservings

Prep time

4

hours 

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calorieskcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Water

• 4 tablespoons Arabic Gum

• 3/4 cup Water (maybe a bit more)

• 1 cup Sugar

Directions

• Bring 1/4 water to a boil. Use enough water so you have a full 1/4 cup after evaporation.
• Spoon four tablespoons of arabic gum into a glass bowl large enough so you can whisk the contents. Pour the boiling water over the arabic gum, whisk until well combined. Let it sit for four hours to hydrate.
• Using a rubber spatula, put the hydrated arabic gum into a measuring cup and add enough water to bring the total volume to one full cup.
• Put the water/gum arabic mixture into a sauce pan, add one cup sugar, and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Sugar should dissolve pretty quickly.
• Pour gomme syrup into a glass bottle or jar. Liquid is hot; be careful glass doesn’t break. You can put a some hot water into the glass to bring up the glass’s temperature before adding hot syrup.