Portland Syrups Custom Sampler Pack - Pick 3 Flavors Syrup Set (3.4 oz)

I am on an AF journey and I splurged when there was a sale, purchasing several samplers. None of the flavors I tried were overly sugary or anything close to a simple syrup masquerading as something for soda or cocktails (or mocktails! Though they need a better name). These included the following flavors: Authentic Ginger Bright Chai Brown Sugar Simple Syrup Hibiscus-Cardamon Lavender Marionberry Pomegranate Cherry Raspberry Rhubarb Rose City Tonic Rose Cordial Spiced Cranberry Spicy Ginger True Cola Vanilla Rooibos Yuzu Still reading? Here’s some opinions specific to my taste buds and maybe relevant to yours. Authentic Ginger- This syrup delivers some ginger kick, but I’d invest your money in the “spicy ginger” if you’re looking for something more potent than a mild ginger ale. Bright Chai- Yum! Not tongue numbing like some chai syrups and preparations. Ordered more of this one. Brown Sugar Simple Syrup- yeah okay, this is a simple syrup and, unsurprisingly, it tastes like one. I don’t know what I was thinking when I purchased this comparatively tame in name variation. I guess I was tempted by the brown sugar, although I could have easily tried my hand at a diy version as frequently I make simple syrup with white sugar. Who knows. If you’re looking for a fast solution for your simple syrup needs with the caramelized notes of brown sugar, give it a shot. Hibiscus-Cardamon- Nice flavor combination. Both the hibiscus and cardamom come through clearly without being cloying, numbing like nutmeg, or too otherwise weak to detect. Ordered again. Lavender- Obviously very floral. Not all that sweet. I enjoy layering this one with other flavors in drinks rather than on its own. It adds an interesting profile to the mix. Marionberry- Reminds me of time in the Pacific Northwest. Nice berry flavor, but it requires a heavier pour for stronger notes of berry to shine through. Pomegranate Cherry- Another top favorite. Much tastier than the multiple attempts at this type of flavor that I’ve made with juice combinations from different brands previously at home. Ordered again. Raspberry Rhubarb- The one (tiny) note I would have is that this flavor tasted chemical-steeped to me, especially compared to all of the others I sampled. I suggest seeking your rhubarb and raspberry kicks elsewhere. Rose City Tonic- Very rose forward, but less so than the cordial. Ordered more to add variety to my collection. Rose Cordial- All rose all the time. Floral without being gross. I liked it better combined than on its own. Spiced Cranberry- I didn’t pick up the spice notes the name promised. Not bad, not great. Spicy Ginger- Much better than the regular ginger in my opinion. Something akin to, and ‘spicier’ than many pre-packaged ginger ales and ginger beers. True Cola- I liked it. Still playing with my own cola mix. This does a great job as a placeholder. Vanilla Rooibos- True vanilla. I thought this one was a rich flavor coming in hot on the vanilla. I suggest using sparingly to start then adjusting it to your own taste. Yuzu- Nice gentle notes of Yuzu. Nothing more nothing less. I remain on the market for a better yuzu option. And that’s that. Due to some exceedingly obnoxious food allergies for the most part, I won’t be trying other flavors anytime soon. If I do, will update here. Happy mixology experimenting!

Okay, now I want to state from jump that I have been an above novice mixologist for a few years. I love experimenting with new syrups and flavors for me and my family. The ease of use with simple splash, I know I will be able to make over the servings amount for any of the syrup bottles(I brought two sampler packs). I know any drink I make from Tea, Coffee, Mocktail and more will be extra elevated from these delicious flavors. I did a little taste test in sparkling water first. The variety of flavors is a major advantage, allowing me to enjoy it more and have more fun freedom in this product. So if you are on the fence JUST GET THIS Sampler Pack, now a quick rapid fire on my first tries/thoughts with the SIX flavors I got which I will call the Spicy Herbs Pack and Fruit Pack. Chai - Nice, almost robust earthy Chai with hints of cinnamon, clove and cardamom perfect syrup to make Dirty Chai latte. Spicy Ginger - Definitely has a bite/kick ginger like Ginger Beer or homemade Ginger Root Tea, if you are not a fan of that an want a more of a smooth "Ginger Ale" ginger avoid this one, but this was incredible for a Moscow mule & Stone Wall.(My favorite with the Lemon). Hibiscus Cardamom - I got this one and the Marionberry for Tea combos. It add a nice flavor and complexity to Chamomile and other green/herbal teas without overpowering the tea. Marionberry - I got this one and the Hibiscus Cardamom for Tea combos. I love it with Earl Grey/Butterfly Pea Tea and it's related to Blackberry and to me has a similar flavor to Boysenberry. Meyer Lemon - Bright, Tart, & Tangy Lemon that adds a good zing to a tea and makes an awesome Lemon Drop! (My favorite with the Spicy Ginger) Peach - Great peach flavor that tasted wonderful in Iced Latte and an old fashioned.

The size of is perfect for trying before you commit to a big bottle. I am glad I did. The ones that I bought are gone. I’m not a fan of two of them. The root beer is not my thing. I was trying to find something that was more like the old fashioned flavor of Root Beer. Not sweet . It was more like flavor than anything. I think it’s perfect for a root beer float. I thought it was good but not the spicey one that I wanted. The same goes with the spicy ginger ale. It’s just not the one I was looking for. But I like the idea of testing them out just for this reason. This is spicy 🥵. Too much for me.

Great product and great customer service. No fake flavors or fake sweetness!

My husband is on a mission. He has decided he is going to make the perfect gin and tonic. Not a good one. Not a great one. The perfect one. This means I have been living with a very serious man conducting very serious gin experiments in our kitchen for months now. I don't even drink. But I am supervising. 😄 The Portland Syrups sampler was a gift for him. Smart wife move honestly. Buy him something to work with so I know exactly what is going in the glass. The Genius Of The Sampler: Taste test before committing. We Chose: Rose City, Grapefruit, and Premium Tonic. Turns out every gin needs a different tonic. I did not know this going in. He liked Rose City and Premium Tonic so much we immediately bought full sizes. Grapefruit over sparkling water became MY contribution to the experiment. Delicious. No losers in this box. Bottom Line: Bought as a gift. Bought full sizes three days later. The gin experiments continue, as does the supervising.

The Portland Syrups Sampler Pack was a perfect way to try out 3 flavors w/o investing in a full-size bottle. I chose Cola, Vanilla and Caramel and they are all so good with just a small amount of sugar to make a 12 oz drink. I used the Cola with my soda stream and a half teaspoon of allulose sweetener. It was really good. The Vanilla and Caramel syrups turned my cold brew coffee into something that tasted just like I purchased it from you know where! I love these syrups!

Ok but nothing special about it . Expensive.

Delicious & suberb quality!!!!! You can really taste the love in this product!!!