Coffee syrup is a beverage additive typically found in Rhode Island. Made of three ingredients (water and sugar strained through coffee grounds), this syrup is used in other local cuisine such as coffee milk and coffee cabinets. Currently the only producer of Coffee Syrup is the Autocrat Coffee and Syrup Company, located in Lincoln.
Originally produced in the 1930s in corner drug stores, coffee syrup was targeted towards children, while their parents drank hot coffee. Due to the popularity of this product, coffee syrup was bottled and sold by merchants. In 1993 coffee syrup was competing against Del's Lemonade (another local drink) and won the title of official drink of Rhode Island.
History:
1895: Autocrat coffee syrup was founded by Frank O. Field.
1930: Coffee milk was first introduced to Rhode Island.
1932: Silmo Packing company, New Bedford, Massachusetts began a version called "coffee syrup" under their company's name.
1938: Eclipse of Warwick also made their own version of coffee syrup. They had a slogan to go along with it, "You'll smack your lips if it's Eclipse."
1940: Autocrat of Lincoln, Rhode Island began to make a mixture of corn syrup and coffee extract. They also had a slogan which was, "A swallow will tell you."
1991: The companies Autocrat and Eclipse were rivalries in the coffee syrup business, but this ended in 1991 when Aurocrat bought out Eclipse. Autocrat bought the brand name and the secret formula. Both of these labels are produced by Autocrat and available to buy in stores.
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And now I want to share one recipe with you! coffee syrup is a perfect dicovery for me =) cause coffee syrup can be used to flavor drinks, cakes, or used as an ice cream topping...
ok! how to make it:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup extra strength brewed 100% Colombian Coffee (1-1/2 cups ground coffee to 16 ounces cold water)
Preparation:
Combine sugar and coffee in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Lower heat and simmer for three minutes, stirring often.
Store coffee syrup tightly covered in refrigerator, up to one month. Use to flavor milk drinks or over ice cream.