Enhancing your coffee with flavored simple syrups is a delightful way to customize your daily brew. Below are five simple syrup recipes, each paired with a recommended coffee from Parker Coffee Company to elevate your coffee experience.
1. Vanilla Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Let it cool, then transfer to a bottle and refrigerate.
Coffee Pairing:
House Blend – This medium roast blend from Central and South America offers a smooth, balanced flavor with notes of nutty sweetness and mild citrus. The vanilla syrup complements its subtle sweetness, creating a harmonious cup.
2. Caramel Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Combine water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until sugars dissolve and the mixture simmers.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator.
Coffee Pairing:
French Roast – A deep dark roast with bold, rich flavors and a bittersweet finish. The caramel syrup adds a sweet contrast to the robust profile of this coffee.
3. Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Strain out the cinnamon sticks, cool, and refrigerate.
Coffee Pairing:
Breakfast Blend – This smooth blend of South American coffees is perfect for mornings. The warm spice of the cinnamon syrup enhances its balanced flavor, making for a comforting cup.
4. Hazelnut Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon hazelnut extract
Instructions:
1. Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat and stir in hazelnut extract.
3. Let it cool before transferring to a storage container and refrigerate.
Coffee Pairing:
Espresso Blend – Crafted for a rich and smooth espresso experience, this blend pairs wonderfully with hazelnut syrup, enhancing its nutty undertones.
5. Mocha Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, whisk together water, sugar, and cocoa powder over medium heat until smooth.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let it cool.
4. Store in the refrigerator.
Coffee Pairing:
Sumatra Single-Origin – This coffee offers earthy and chocolatey notes with a full body. The mocha syrup complements its inherent flavors, resulting in a decadent treat.
By preparing these simple syrups at home, you can tailor your coffee to your taste preferences, all while enjoying the quality brews from Parker Coffee Company.
