How to Use Coffee Syrups – Except on Coffee

Did the title confuse you a little? I bet it did. Is it possible to actually use coffee syrups NOT on coffee? Interestingly, it is definitely possible.

Unfortunately for those who may have thought that these syrups are the alternative to actual coffee, this is apparently, not the case. These are only used on coffee to give the energizing drink a different flavor, with the possibility of turning it into an entirely different coffee-based, maybe even iced beverage, too. While these syrups are slowly becoming more and more popular due to the effects that they have on coffee, there is more to these syrups than meets the eye.

In fact, these syrups are actually pretty useful, especially in the kitchen, even without the use of coffee, of course.

How, you may ask?

These flavored syrups create Italian sodas

Italian soda is a beverage commonly sold in cafes. Even if the name makes it seem like some complex and authentic type of beverage from Italy, it is in fact only flavored sparkling water. Weird? A little bit. All you have to do is mix the flavored syrup into the sparkling water and stir well. Voila! You now have an Italian soda in your hands. The good thing about these Italian sodas is that they are perfect for young kids, especially those who love to drink soft drinks. Instead of giving them a dose of caffeinated drinks that will keep them awake for hours, kids can enjoy Italian soda instead. And with the variety of coffee syrups available, they can even choose whatever flavor they want!

If you like to experiment, you can also add some cream or milk into your Italian soda. Once you do, you now have a cremosa, or another variation of the Italian soda.

Addition to pastries and baked goodies

If you’re a regular Betty Crocker, then you’ll definitely enjoy these syrups in your kitchen. Besides flavoring coffee, these syrups are also delicious when poured over cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, pancakes and even ice cream. The most delicious desserts are topped with chocolate syrups just to add to the flavor. However, if you’ll be using the syrups for baking, make sure to choose those with higher quality so you can get a thicker, more concentrated form of syrup. Bakers who enjoy playing around with their creations can use various flavors to add to their goodies. Flavors like vanilla, hazelnut, coconut, strawberry, caramel and almond are just some of the most popular syrups you can use for various pastries and cakes.

Fortunately for you, these syrups are available in almost every coffee shop nowadays. It is only up to you to choose the flavor you want. Hopefully, your favorite coffee shop has them or you may have to end up ordering your coffee syrup from an online store.

Have you tried these coffee syrups on anything, but coffee? Curious how they’ll taste with ice cream? Chocolate syrup is best mixed with Vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!