Why Homemade Syrups Make a Better Cup of Coffee

Coffee cart catering with homemade syrups. Mobile barista with homemade coffee syrups. Vanilla syrup, gingerbread syrup, mocha syrup. Homemade cocoa. Coffee syrups on a mobile espresso bar for coffee catering service.

Why We Make Our Syrups In-House

We believe that great coffee begins with genuine, high-quality ingredients. That’s why all of our syrups are made from scratch using simple ingredients like sugar, cocoa, spices, and homemade vanilla extract. By making them ourselves, we avoid artificial flavors and preservatives that can overwhelm the taste of coffee.

Every flavor is tested, tasted, and refined in small batches until it meets our standards. This process allows us to create syrups that enhance the coffee rather than overpower it. Making our syrups in-house also gives us the flexibility to experiment with new flavors and seasonal specials, so every event can feature something fresh and unique. At the heart of it, homemade syrups reflect the care and attention we put into every cup we serve.

Raw ingredients used to make homemade latte syrups for mobile espresso bar catering in Utica, New York. Sugar, brown sugar, vanilla bean, vanilla bean paste, homemade vanilla extract, cocoa, cinnamon, chocolate.

Tested, Tasted, and Refined

Each syrup begins as a simple idea that undergoes multiple test batches before it’s ready for service. We taste and tweak each batch until the flavor is perfectly balanced and consistent. This allows us to get exactly what we want out of our drinks.

This hands-on trial-and-error approach ensures that every syrup complements espresso, milk, or cold brew perfectly. We focus on refining each recipe to our high standards, so only the best versions make it to the cart. The result is a lineup of syrups that we know taste incredible and ensures every coffee experience feels thoughtful and intentional.

Old Dog Coffee Cart Catering serving a cup at a catering event with an Old Dog Coffee Company logo on a hot cup with a latte handing from a barista to an event guest. Serving from a mobile coffee bar during catering service in Utica, New York.

Crafted and Bottled for Events

Once a syrup recipe is perfected, it’s made in small batches and carefully bottled by hand. These finished syrups bring depth and character to every drink we serve, whether it’s a latte, espresso, or specialty coffee creation.

For events, handcrafted syrups make a noticeable difference in flavor and presentation. Guests notice the care in every cup, and it adds a memorable touch to the overall experience. From the first pour to the last sip, our syrups help turn a simple coffee service into something special that guests will remember long after the event ends.

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