On this Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, we’ll go over the pros and cons of homemade syrups or store-bought options. Have you wondered about the advantages and disadvantages of using store-bought syrup or hand-making your own? Well, let me help you break that down!
Store-Bought:
✅ Shelf Stable with a longer shelf life
✅ Consistency of product
✅ Ready to use in a pinch
✅ Great way to stock up on mixing options
✖️ Chemical Preservatives
✖️ Filler ingredients
✖️ More Expensive
✖️ Limited to predetermined flavors
Homemade:
✅ Less expensive per ounce
✅ Customizable to your palette
✅ More control of ingredients used
✅ Made with love
✖️ Shelf life max is about 2 weeks
✖️ Possible inconsistency
✖️ Longer prep
✖️ Maybe more waste if not used
Until Next Week!
TO YOUR HEALTH!
-Nik
ICYMI – Previous Just a Merry Mocktail Monday mini-classes from Nik Popkow @Tonix.Mocktails – We Be Jammmin’!
- Bring on the sparkle! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 101: Sparkling Waters
- Keep it glassy! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 102: Glassware
- DIY Simple Syrup that’s actually simple Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 103: Homemade ingredients – flavored simple syrups
- Add some drama! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 104: The Dramatic Rim
- Ice Ice Baby! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 105: Unique Ice Cubes
- So romantic! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 106: the romantic rose strawberry garnish
- You Say Tomato – I say Tomato! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Collab with @Tonix.Mocktails – The Staples Class 107: How many ways can you play with one ingredient??
- Thick, foamy head how-to’s! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday – Ever wondered how to get a thick, foamy head on your NonAlc libation?
- Clear Ice and Why You Need it in Your Life! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday: Clear Ice and Why You Need it in Your Life Right Now
- Level Up Your Mocktail Garnish Game! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday with Tonix Mocktails: The JAMMM for this week is Isomalt! It looks like hand-blown glass and gives a great garnish Instagram game!
- Crème De Coconut – Take Your Tiki Mocktail Creations to a Tasty New Level
- Shake It! Shake It! Show us your shaker game!
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