Autocrat Coffee Syrup Recipe

This homemade Autocrat Coffee Syrup tastes just like Rhode Island’s classic. Sweet, smooth, and nostalgic, it’s the key to making coffee milk right at home.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 15

Total Time 40

Course Drinks, Syrup

Cuisine American, New England, Rhode Island

Servings 2 Cups

Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups strong brewed coffee dark roast recommended
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract optional but recommended
Pinch of salt

Optional:

Replace half the white sugar with brown sugar
Add ½ tsp molasses for depth

Instructions

Brew Strong Coffee

Brew 2 cups of extra-strong coffee (double the grounds).

Dissolve Sugar

In a saucepan, combine hot coffee + sugar. Stir on medium until sugar dissolves.

Simmer & Thicken

Lower heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrupy.

Add Flavor

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.

Cool & Store

Let cool fully, then pour into a jar or bottle.
Refrigerate for 3–4 weeks, or process in sterilized jars for 6-month shelf life.

Notes

For stronger Eclipse-style flavor, brew darker coffee and use less sugar.

For caramel flavor, swap half sugar with brown sugar.

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