Gomme Syrup

Homemade gomme syrup adds the sweetness of regular simple syrup but also gives your finished drink a little extra silky texture

Course Drinks

Prep Time 10

rest time 2

Total Time 2 10

Add the gum arabic powder and hot water to a small container and stir to combine. There will still be small clumps of powder.
Let the hot water/powder mixture sit for 2-3 hours until it is a smooth gel like consistency.
Then combine the remaining water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat gently just until the sugar dissolves and remove from heat.
Add the gum arabic mixture to the saucepan, stir to combine and then let cool to room temperature.
Store the finished syrup in a glass bottle in the fridge for 4+ months.

Raw can sugar is my favorite to use for any type of syrup for just a little hint of flavor.

You can experiment by adding dried spices or herbs like cinnamon, cloves, or rosemary and letting them infuse in the syrup overnight.