5 Marshmallow-Flavored Syrups, Ranked Worst To Best

Whether you make marshmallows from scratch or buy them from the store, this simple, sugary gelatin is a classic treat. Of course, roasting marshmallows is a summer tradition for many people, and syrup makers have figured out a way to enjoy that nostalgic taste well after summer ends. Each marshmallow brand offers its own take on the dessert staple, and the same can be said of the syrup brands trying to reproduce the toasted marshmallow flavor in liquid form. That's why I'm trying five toasted marshmallow syrups from well-known brands and telling you where they stand after multiple taste tests.

Flavored syrups have become a go-to for coffee drinkers who are trying to spice up their at-home coffee bar, and some of the brands on this list are well-known to coffee connoisseurs. However, each syrup has its own strengths and weaknesses. I found this out as I placed them in medium roast hot black coffee and medium roast iced black coffee before including milk in both variations. 

Rankings were determined by the authenticity of the syrup's smell, its sweetness, if it actually tasted like a real toasted marshmallow, and if I could fully taste this flavor in each version of the coffee. So grab a cup, and let's see where each marshmallow syrup stands. We'll start with the syrups that just made the cut and work our way to the syrup that makes you feel like you're drinking an actual marshmallow.

Torani is known for its many flavors, and its variety has helped turn the brand into a coffee aisle staple. However, the brand's toasted marshmallow syrup failed several tests, which is why it's in last place. It has an authentic marshmallow smell, but the toasty notes are nowhere to be found. A spoonful of the syrup proved that the smell matches the taste, which is a plain, uncooked marshmallow. Pouring 2 tablespoons into hot, black coffee gives you a subtle flavor that almost tastes like an elevated, airy vanilla. It could be a good option for people who only sweeten their coffee with white sugar, since the flavor profile is very similar, but it won't make the cut if you're looking for that true toasted marshmallow taste. The subtle sweetness can also be tasted in iced coffee. However, you have to slowly take in each sip to fully enjoy it.

If you're trying to unlock the entire flavor profile of Torani's toasted marshmallow syrup, try adding 2% milk. This addition helps you feel the marshmallow texture this syrup is trying to reproduce, and it enhances the vanilla-like flavor that makes you feel like you're getting some of the marshmallow's gelatin base. While Torani's syrup aims to let you enjoy all aspects of your coffee with its subtle taste, it should be able to stand on its own rather than needing milk to reach its full potential.

At first pour, Syruvia's Toasted Marshmallow syrup is very loose, and it leans on the verge of almost watery. This loose consistency helped me realize that I needed a slow, steady hand to keep it on a spoon. Its smell is overly sweet without a hint of a toasty aroma. However, its pleasant taste gives it a fourth-place ranking over Torani.

I added 2 tablespoons of it into hot, black coffee, and I could automatically taste the marshmallow. The distinct flavor of vanilla-enhanced gelatin allows this syrup to stand on its own. If you're looking to put traditional marshmallow flavor in your coffee without the use of flavored creamers, then this may be the right option. However, people who are looking for a toasty flavor have to add 2% milk.

The results were different when trying this syrup with iced coffee, which is another reason why it ranks low. The flavor was very weak compared to the hot coffee. The addition of milk brought that marshmallow taste to the front of each sip, but I could never find the toasty flavor that I was looking for. This made the syrup taste more like a white sugar substitute than a transformative food product. While Syruvia's Toasted Marshmallow syrup should be considered when browsing for new additions to your flavor lineup, these tests prove that temperature and milk preferences can be the difference between transformation and disappointment.

While ranking the best pumpkin spice syrups, Tasting Table said DaVinci Gourmet's version offered a candy-like taste that made it a great sweetener. DaVinci Gourmet leans into that super sweet territory again with its Classic Toasted Marshmallow Syrup, and that dedication to sweetness is what makes this syrup so good.

This product smells like an overly sweet campfire, and a spoonful by itself tastes like a super sweet marshmallow with a hint of coconut. This first impression made me a little hesitant because I thought it would overpower my coffee, and I was concerned that the strange coconut taste would take away from the desired marshmallow effect. However, my mind changed when I added it to hot, black coffee. The coconut taste went away, and the syrup's cane sugar evenly blended with the natural flavorings so you can take in the sugariness of a vanilla marshmallow. The toasty flavor is distinct, and it increases the toasty notes of the coffee itself. Milk also adds to the toasty flavor without masking the marshmallow taste.

The results were somewhat different when I tried black iced coffee. The toasted marshmallow flavor was still distinct, but not as strong as it was in the hot, black coffee. It took me a few sips until I fully tasted the flavor. Milk did not help the iced coffee at all, and that's why this syrup is in third place on this list. The marshmallow flavor disappeared even more, and I completely lost the toasty notes that made this syrup initially stand out.

A little goes a long way with Amoretti's Artisan Natural Flavors Toasted Marshmallow. It has a thick consistency and a bold flavor that gives you a satisfying toasted marshmallow taste by adding just 2 tablespoons into your coffee. Its smell is subtle, but its consistency is almost molasses-like, which helped me realize that I was in for an indulgent treat. The consistency was overwhelming when I consumed a spoonful on its own, but I still managed to focus on the marshmallow taste that stood out from the cane sugar and caramel flavoring.

Once the syrup made it into my hot, black coffee, I tasted the slight grittiness of a marshmallow's skin and the subtle sweetness that you'd expect from a marshmallow. This flavor stands out and smooths out the coffee's acidity. If you're looking for a stronger, toasty flavor, add a splash of milk because it's the only way this part of the syrup can reach its full potential. It will taste like you're eating a marshmallow that just came out of the campfire.

The marshmallow taste is still very noticeable in black iced coffee, but adding milk was a mistake. The sweet vanilla and gelatin crust quickly went away, and I was left with a sugariness that made it taste like an average iced coffee sweetened with white sugar rather than gourmet syrup. It was a disappointing result that made this syrup the second best on this list.

Considered one of Monin's best flavors by Tasting Table, Monin's Toasted Marshmallow Syrup takes the top spot because it offers a consistent quality and a sweet bitterness not achieved by any of the other syrups I tested. When I opened the bottle, I immediately smelled a dark, toasted marshmallow aroma that matched its flavor when I tried a spoonful by itself. It has a thick pour that is not as thick as Amoretti, and its looser, syrup-like texture makes it easier to consume.

I was wowed by how this syrup transformed my black, hot coffee. The airy, vanilla taste of marshmallow immediately entered my palate, but the bitter, toasty flavor blew me away. Black coffee is already bitter to begin with, but the syrup offers a sweet bitterness that you can only get after toasting a marshmallow for a little too long. It's a thoughtful inclusion that made it feel like a warm, toasted marshmallow had melted in my coffee.

The flavor barely changed when I added milk, and the consistency continued when I added it to iced coffee. Despite the addition of ice, the toasty marshmallow flavor was not watered down. I added milk for a final taste test, and the syrup still held its flavor. This addition added a third dimension of flavor that gave the syrup's airy sweetness a creaminess that makes it feel like you're really eating a marshmallow.

While the addition of coffee is the true test for any coffee syrup, first impressions are everything. That's why each test began by smelling the syrup and trying a spoonful by itself. This allowed me to understand the true taste of each product before including it in any drinks.

For the ranking, smell and taste were important. I checked each syrup's sweetness and judged how much it actually tasted like a real toasted marshmallow. Coffee is produced in many different forms, and not everyone likes their coffee the same way. That's why I added syrup to hot and iced caffeinated, medium roast coffee; I wanted to understand how each product would incorporate itself. Each cup received 2 tablespoons of syrup, and I tried the hot versions before switching to cold. The tests started with black coffee so I could truly understand how each syrup stood up to the bitterness and acidity of a plain cup of joe.

After completing the black coffee tests, I added a splash of 2% milk to each cup. While this addition helped me try the syrups from the perspectives of coffee drinkers who enjoy this creamy addition, it also helped me better understand the quality of each syrup. I really got to taste how each product stood up to a liquid that has its own distinct taste and texture, and it was a pivotal test that helped me decide where each syrup should be ranked on this list.