This ingredient is the new star of cocktails in 2024 (it adds a note of freshness)

Who has never heard of this cereal cultivated for almost 2,000 years, the star of our breakfasts? It is actually a plant protein very rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants: oats! But know that this cereal is not only enjoyed at breakfast or in our favorite desserts, it is also possible to integrate it into our evening cocktails! A trend noticed and appreciated in the world of mixology ranging from espresso martinis to tropical Tiki cocktails.

So ok when you think of oats what first comes to mind are your loaded breakfast bowls or that delicious and creamy glass of oat milk. But did you know that it is also possible to consume oats in syrup and more particularly in toasted oat syrup? In addition to enjoying excellent health benefits and being low in calories, this cereal from Asia will go perfectly with gourmet cocktails while adding a little touch of originality.

Toasted oat syrup: a trendy and delicious ingredient

If oat milk is the drink we most often think of when looking for a liquid version of this super cereal obtained by mixing oat flakes with water and letting them soak for several hours, a bartender and barista gave it other letters of nobility. Indeed, Laura Unterberg named rising star of the year 2022 by the site specializing in the industry, StarChefshaving more than a decade of experience in bartending, had the idea of ​​using a toasted oat syrup in the mixology of his cocktails.

Working in the renowned establishment Fox Bar & Cocktail Club in the city of Nashville in the United States, the expert had fun using for the first time this ingredient with a sweet, smoky, hot flavor, but also with a a little hint of hazelnut in a coffee-based cocktail: an espresso martini. A true icon in the cocktail category, toasted oat syrup has brought it a whole new delicious flavor. Since then, this homemade syrup has been a hit in the mixology world and is used in many preparations, particularly in liqueur cocktails to which it adds an unexpected refreshing touch!

How to make toasted oat syrup?

Toasted oat syrup is even better when it’s homemade! Although it requires a few simple ingredients to assemble, its roasting process is one of the most important stages of its production since it will allow the flavors to deepen and intensify. Making toasted oat syrup therefore involves the following ingredients:

• 100 grams of oats
• 150 ml of water
• 30 ml of maple syrup
• 2 cloves
• 1 stick of cinnamon

Honey and allspice may be added in some recipes.

If you want to get perfect toasted oat syrup, there are certain steps that need to be followed. First, you will need to toast your oats in a pan until they begin to brown slightly, releasing a subtle toasted aroma. Then, pour the water, maple syrup, cloves and cinnamon into your high pan while stirring and wait for it to boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes and remove from heat. Wait a few minutes for your mixture to cool and filter to obtain a fairly clear syrup using a strainer. A second filtering will be necessary, this time placing a muslin cloth in your strainer. Your preparation is ready, you now just need to wait for it to cool completely before placing it in a jar for storage in the refrigerator. The longer your toasted oat syrup sits, the more caramel flavor it will get. It is ready to enhance your cocktails based on whiskey, bourbon, rum, but also creamy or more bitter dessert cocktails in the best possible way.

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