By justina colmena ~biz in vice —

Non-alcoholic flavor syrups

Starbucks, Torani, DaVinci, etc., etc.

We’re not entirely sure how these syrups are made commercially and what they actually contain if not alcohol. Dice and playing cards and zero-stakes poker games and non-alcoholic liqueurs. Mormons with their vices on coffee, tea and hot beverages.

How much cyanide is acceptable, especially in various almond, amaretto, peach and cherry flavored syrups? That is namely the typical carrying agent for such flavors especially when alcohol (ethanol) is lacking.

Otherwise how much flavor can be extracted in how little alcohol, if alcohol is indeed the primary carrying agent, and the quantity of it in one “drink” is assumed to be negligible?

None of the DIY articles describe the use of the still to extract or concentrate flavors, which is undoubtedly how it is done commercially.

People crave drinks with some flavor, and these obviously have much less alcohol (if any) than what people might be drinking otherwise, and are probably a reminder that moderation in all things rather than total abstinence is the key, as it’s not really honest to drink anything at all and claim flat-out that one does not drink any alcohol whatsoever. At the same time of course it is not entirely a situation to be too comfortable with.

Watch your drink, especially when those you are drinking with are not your friends.

Is there a way to make an alcohol free syrup that tastes like rum ?
by u/Miles21B in Mixology
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