Sauces & basics
Sugarcane syrup
A sweet, fragrant syrup made by cooking down sugarcane juice, often brightened with lime and served over ice. It cools down hot days and is drunk as a refreshing drink, much like lemonade.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Pour the sugarcane juice into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- Let it reduce gently for 10 to 15 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thick.
- Let it cool completely, then stir in the lime juice.
- Keep it chilled in a clean bottle, or serve straight away, diluted with water and over ice.
Variations and tips
Mint version. Add a few fresh mint leaves to the bottle while it keeps.
Using what's available. Replace the sugarcane juice with unsweetened apple juice plus a spoonful of molasses.
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Original Ecomely recipe.