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·      This week on the podcast, we talk about alternatives to Simple Syrup, how to win at competitions and revisit egg whites in Cocktails. Listen with the player below or subscribe iTunes or Stitcher Radio.  Bartender Journey Podcast # 141 ·      What is Gum syrup or (or Gomme) Syrup? Jennifer Colliau, founder of Small Hand Foods, describes it this way: “Gum syrup is simple syrup with gum Arabic  added to provide texture. Gum arabic doesn't have much flavor on its own, although I use organic sugar in my gum syrup, which has a light molasses flavor and gives the syrup a light amber color. Gum syrup is best in drinks that don't have any other ingredients that add viscosity, like Old Fashioneds, Sazeracs and Juleps.” o   So what is the gum Arabic that Jennifer mentioned? It is an all natural resin harvested from the Acacia tree. o   Jerry Thomas used Gum syrup in many of his recipes. o   Small Hand Foods makes many wonderful products, including: §  Gum syrup (See Whiskey Cocktail recipe below) §