Whether you’re upgrading your home‑bar setup, mixing up café‑style drinks, or simply want to elevate your everyday coffee or iced tea, the Cashmere Syrups range has you covered. With many collections including Coffee Syrups, Mixology Syrups, Lite (low‑sugar) options and Iced Tea Concentrates, selecting the right bottle comes down to three key questions:
1. What kind of drink are you making?
First off — think about the drink you’ll use the syrup in. Are you flavouring:
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a coffee or latte at home?
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a mocktail or cocktail for guests?
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iced tea or a refreshing cooler?
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a dessert, milkshake or soda treat?
Here’s how to match your category:
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Coffee & Latte: Explore the Coffee Syrups collection — classics like Caramel, Vanilla, Hazelnut and more. They’re crafted for coffee flavour‑pairing.
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Cocktails & Mocktails: Use the Mixology or Cocktail Mixer range — bold flavours like Yuzu, Raspberry, Blue Curacao etc that shine in mixed drinks.
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Iced Tea & Refreshers: Check the Iced Tea Concentrates and Tea Syrups collections — designed to provide strong flavour with a cooler format.
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Low‑Sugar / Health‑Conscious: If you want to keep sugar lower, the Lite range is ideal — full flavour with less sugar.
2. What flavour profile are you after?
After selecting your drink‑type, decide on the flavour mood:
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Do you want warm & comforting (e.g., Caramel, Hazelnut, Red Velvet)
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Or bright & fruity (e.g., Lychee, Raspberry, Yuzu)
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Or tropical & fun (e.g., Coconut, Blue Curacao, Mango)
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Or sophisticated & dessert‑style (e.g., White Chocolate, Orgeat)
For example:
If you’re making a latte for a chilly morning — go with a warm flavour like Caramel or Hazelnut.
If you’re hosting sundowners or making mocktails for summer — pick something fruity/tropical from the Mixology range.
If you’re keeping things lighter or sugar‑aware — the Lite versions give you flavour without the same sugar load.
3. Consider your audience, usage and budget
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Home‑use vs café/bar: If you’re a café, bar or high‑volume user, you might prioritise cost‑efficiency, and versatility (i.e., a flavour you can use across coffee, dessert and cocktails). If home‑use, you might pick one or two favourites.
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Versatility: Many flavours are multi‑purpose. For example, a good vanilla or caramel syrup can go in coffee and milkshakes and mocktails — giving you more “bang for your bottle”.
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Sugar/health considerations: As noted, the Lite range is smarter if sugar is a concern, or you’re serving guests who prefer a lighter option.
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Budget & Bundles: Don’t forget to check for packs or bundle offers (for example Café Pack, Essentials Pack) which can give savings if you’re stocking multiple flavours.
Bonus Tips to Make the Most of Your Syrup
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Measure well: For consistent flavour, use the same shot/portion size (e.g., 15 ml) each time.
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Think cross‑use: A coffee syrup flavour doesn’t have to be restricted to coffee — e.g., Hazelnut syrup can elevate a hot chocolate, milkshake or even a dessert drizzle.
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Store smartly: Keep your syrups sealed, out of direct sunlight, and use within the recommended time once opened.
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Rotate flavours: If you’re a frequent user, rotate flavours seasonally (e.g., warm, spicy flavours in cooler months; bright, fruity ones in summer) for variety.
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Mocktail friendly: Even if you’re not making cocktails, the Mixology flavours are brilliant for mocktails or soft drinks — great if you’re entertaining guests who aren’t drinking alcohol.
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Check sugar content: Especially if you’re sugar‑conscious, comparing regular vs Lite versions is smart. The Lite range is specifically designed for lower sugar.
Final Words
Choosing the right Cashmere Syrups bottle doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start by deciding what drink you want to elevate, then pick a flavour profile that suits the moment, and finally consider how you’ll use it (versatility, audience, sugar content). If you shop with these three lenses in mind, you’ll land on a flavour (or two!) that genuinely adds that café‑quality, Australian‑made touch to your drinks.
Don’t forget: we regularly share ideas in our blog and the Tips & Tricks section — so once you’ve chosen your bottle, head over and explore creative ways to use it!
Here’s to many delicious sips ahead.
