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El Guapo Demerara syrup bottle with orange slice garnish
El Guapo Demerara syrup bottle with orange slice garnish
Bottle of small 8.5 oz Guapo Demerara syrup with a cocktail, sugar and oranges on a marble surface
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Demerara

Southern Sugar with a Storied Past 🥃

Our single-origin Demerara is thick, golden, and packed with flavor. Made in partnership with Alma Sugarcane Mill in Lakeland, Louisiana, it is crafted from raw Louisiana cane syrup and finished with dried orange peel for balance. The result is a premium syrup bartenders recommend for Old Fashioneds, Sazeracs, and whiskey drinks. Perfect for cocktails, coffee, and desserts. One bottle, endless beauty.

How to Mix:

  • Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Milk Punch classics made better with our cocktail syrup for Old Fashioned recipes
  • Stir into cold brew or drizzle over waffles and ice cream
  • Pro tip: it bakes beautifully

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Single-origin Louisiana raw sugarcane
  • No artificial anything
  • Traditional 2:1 rich syrup recipe
  • Alcohol-free and spirit optional
  • Woman-owned and made in New Orleans

What Is Demerara?

Demerara syrup is made from coarse, golden raw sugar with natural molasses and caramel notes. Named after the Demerara River Valley, it is less processed than white sugar and prized for its depth of flavor. Our syrup brings that heritage home, bottled in New Orleans with Louisiana grown cane. If you want to buy Demerara online, this is the one bartenders swear by.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demerara just brown sugar?

Not exactly. Demerara sugar is raw cane sugar with large golden crystals and a natural molasses flavor. Brown sugar is refined white sugar mixed with molasses.

What is Demerara liquor? 

Demerara liquor refers to rum made from Demerara sugar in Guyana. It is known for its rich, molasses‑forward flavor and is different from Demerara syrup used in cocktails.

What exactly is Demerara sugar? 

Demerara sugar is a coarse, golden raw sugar with natural caramel and toffee notes. Less processed than white sugar, it retains more molasses, flavor, and depth.

What is a substitute for Demerara? 

Turbinado sugar or brown sugar syrup can be used as substitutes, but they lack the same depth of flavor that makes Demerara a bartender‑approved essential.

Can I substitute Demerara for brown sugar? 

Yes, Demerara can replace brown sugar in recipes. Expect a darker color and a more complex flavor with caramel notes compared to standard brown sugar.

Which is healthier, Demerara or brown sugar? 

Both are forms of sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation. Demerara is less processed, which means it retains more natural molasses, but nutritionally they are similar.

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A Quick Note on Sustainability:

Here in New Orleans, we live on the front lines of climate change. We hand-dip each bottle in wax to avoid adding single use plastic seals to landfills. We use glass packaging and print our labels on recycled kraft paper for maximum sustainability. The apothecary look and feel of our packaging is as intentional as it is beautiful. We’re here to make delicious drinks and help keep Louisiana on the map — literally. [Read more about how we keep it clean and green.]
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