A good coffee syrup should complement the drink you already enjoy. Vanilla adds a familiar sweet note, caramel brings a richer dessert-like character, and seasonal flavors can turn an everyday latte into something different. This guide explains how to choose among the Monin coffee syrups available at Eldorado, measure syrup consistently and make a few simple drinks at home or in a café.
Our selection includes 750 mL glass syrup bottles and a compatible white bottle pump. Syrups and pumps are sold separately. The recipes below are Eldorado serving suggestions, so adjust the amount to suit your drink size and taste.
Which coffee syrup flavor should you choose?
Start with the type of drink you make most often. For an everyday latte, vanilla or caramel is an easy place to begin. If you prefer chocolate-based drinks, try hazelnut, peppermint or toasted marshmallow. For tea, lemonade or soda, explore the fruit and floral flavors.
Vanilla, French vanilla and sugar free vanilla
Monin Vanilla Syrup has a rich, smooth vanilla profile that works in hot lattes, iced coffee and shakes. French Vanilla is a smooth, sweet choice for iced and frozen coffee drinks. Choose Sugar Free Vanilla when you want vanilla flavor without sugar in the syrup. Milk, toppings and other ingredients still determine the total sugar in the finished drink.
Caramel and nut-inspired coffee flavors
Salted Caramel combines sweet caramel with a salty finish. It suits iced coffee, lattes and mochas. Hazelnut brings rich, caramelized hazelnut-style flavor, while Pistachio adds a lightly roasted, nutty note. Amaretto offers sweet almond-style flavor with a gently bitter edge.
Seasonal and dessert-inspired syrups
Pumpkin Spice combines baked pumpkin flavor with cinnamon and nutmeg for fall-inspired lattes and mochas. Cinnamon Bun brings cinnamon, brown sugar and icing-style notes. Try Toasted Marshmallow in hot cocoa or a s’mores-inspired mocha, and Peppermint for a cool mint accent in chocolate and coffee drinks.
Fruit, floral and simple sweetness
Strawberry Syrup is a fruity choice for lemonade, iced tea, soda and shakes. Lavender Syrup brings floral, herbal flavor to tea, lemonade and mocktails. Start with a small amount of lavender so it complements the drink. For sweetness without a named flavor such as vanilla or caramel, use Pure Cane Syrup in coffee, cold brew or tea.
How much syrup should you put in coffee?
As a starting suggestion, use ¼ to ½ fl oz of syrup, then taste before adding more. That is approximately 1½ to 3 teaspoons, or ½ to 1 tablespoon. The right amount depends on the strength of your coffee, the size of the drink, the syrup flavor and how sweet you prefer it.
The white Monin pump for 750 mL glass bottles dispenses ¼ fl oz per full pump. One full pump measures ¼ fl oz, two full pumps measure ½ fl oz and four measure 1 fl oz. Use the same measure each time when developing a café recipe or repeating a favorite home drink.
When should you add syrup to hot or iced coffee?
Stir the syrup into the coffee or espresso before adding the rest of the milk and ice. This distributes the flavor through the drink. For a hot latte, combine syrup and espresso, then add steamed milk. For iced coffee, mix syrup into the chilled coffee first, then pour over ice. Taste after mixing, since milk, ice and other additions change the balance.
Three coffee drinks to make with Monin syrup
Iced vanilla latte
- 2 shots of Eldorado espresso
- 6 fl oz milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon Monin Vanilla Syrup
- Ice
Stir the syrup into the espresso. Fill a glass with ice, add the milk and pour in the flavored espresso. Stir and serve. For a less sweet latte, begin with half the syrup and adjust after tasting.
Salted caramel iced coffee
- 8 fl oz chilled Eldorado brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon Monin Salted Caramel Syrup
- Milk or cream to taste, optional
- Ice
Mix the caramel syrup into the chilled coffee. Pour over ice and add milk or cream if desired. Use the same coffee strength each time to keep your preferred balance of caramel and coffee.
Hot pumpkin spice latte
- 2 shots of Eldorado espresso
- 6 fl oz milk of your choice, steamed
- 1 tablespoon Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Combine the espresso and pumpkin spice syrup in a mug. Add the steamed milk and stir gently. Taste before adding other sweet toppings. This recipe also works as a starting point for an iced version using cold milk and ice.
Build a practical home or café syrup station
Begin with a few flavors you will use regularly rather than opening every bottle at once. Vanilla and caramel cover familiar coffee drinks; add a seasonal option or a fruit flavor to broaden the menu. Keep a dedicated pump on each compatible bottle and write down the coffee, milk and syrup quantities for recipes you want to repeat. Follow the current bottle label for storage and handling guidance.
Choose Eldorado espresso for recipes that call for espresso shots, or explore our coffee collection for brewed and iced coffee. Eldorado Coffee Roasters is a family-owned coffee roaster in Queens, New York, serving coffee drinkers and businesses since 1980.
Coffee syrup questions
Do I need a pump to use Monin syrup?
No. You can measure with a spoon or a suitable liquid measure. A pump makes repeated portions convenient. The white pump sold here is designed for Monin 750 mL glass syrup bottles, rather than 1-liter plastic bottles or sauce containers.
Can I combine two syrup flavors?
Yes. Start with a smaller amount of each so the combined sweetness stays balanced. Vanilla and caramel or hazelnut and toasted marshmallow are combinations to try. Taste before increasing either flavor.
Where can I compare all the flavors?
Visit our Monin Coffee Syrups & Pumps collection. Each product page includes a flavor profile, serving suggestions and drink ideas so you can choose a syrup for your coffee bar.
