Small Hand Foods Gum Syrup - 17.5oz

In 2008, while tending bar at the Slanted Door in San Francisco, I founded Small Hand Foods. My objective was to create classic cocktails as they were originally intended, using whole, natural ingredients and avoiding additives. Gum Syrup is a versatile ingredient that can enhance the texture of any cocktail.

Gum Syrup is a simple syrup that incorporates gum arabic, which imparts a rich, velvety mouthfeel. The use of organic sugar gives the syrup an amber color and a subtle molasses flavor. This makes it an excellent substitute for plain simple syrup in cocktails that would benefit from a silkier texture, such as Old Fashioneds, Sazeracs, and Mint Juleps.

The decision to start Small Hand Foods stemmed from my desire to recreate classic cocktails using high-quality, natural ingredients. As a bartender at the Slanted Door in San Francisco, I witnessed the growing popularity of artisanal cocktails and the demand for more authentic, ingredient-driven mixology. Inspired by this trend, I set out to develop a line of premium cocktail mixers and syrups that would allow bartenders and home mixologists to craft drinks the way they were originally intended.

Gum Syrup, one of the flagship products from Small Hand Foods, is a perfect example of this philosophy. By incorporating gum arabic into a simple syrup, I was able to create a versatile ingredient that can enhance the texture and mouthfeel of a wide range of cocktails. The organic sugar used in the syrup not only imparts a beautiful amber color but also contributes a subtle molasses flavor that complements many classic cocktail recipes.

The silky texture of Gum Syrup is particularly well-suited for drinks like the Old Fashioned, Sazerac, and Mint Julep, where the syrup can help to round out the flavors and create a more luxurious, velvety sensation on the palate. Bartenders and home mixologists can use Gum Syrup in place of regular simple syrup to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their cocktails.

In developing Gum Syrup and the other products in the Small Hand Foods lineup, I have been driven by a passion for preserving the integrity of classic cocktail recipes and ensuring that the drinks are made with the highest-quality, all-natural ingredients. By offering these premium mixers and syrups, I hope to empower mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts to create truly exceptional libations that capture the essence of timeless cocktail culture.

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