Today we’d like to introduce you to Erik Karow
Hi Erik, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I used to own a bar and restaurant at Northern Hills Golf Course called Northern 19 (The 19th Hole), where we started serving a lot of Old Fashioneds. Being a bit of an Old Fashioned connoisseur, I took the craft of making them seriously. As demand grew, we kept making more and more until one day, a customer asked if I could make a batch of the syrup I used for my Old Fashioneds. Word spread quickly, and soon, I was selling the syrup at the bar. What started as a small endeavor quickly expanded, leading to my syrup being stocked in liquor stores, bars, and grocery stores. To date, we’ve sold over 5,000 bottles and have ambitious plans to reach even more locations. I recently sold the bar and restaurant to focus entirely on growing Huxden Syrups.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Licensing has been the biggest obstacle along the way. Since selling the bar, Ive had to change licensing and with that comes inspections, new labeling, and new procedures. I love the process of all this but this one has been the toughest challenge.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Huxden Syrups?
Huxden Syrups’ Old-Fashioned Cocktail Syrup is a premium, handcrafted mixer designed to elevate your classic Old-Fashioned experience. Made in small batches in Rochester, Minnesota, this syrup blends granulated sugar, warm aromatic bitters, and a hint of citrus to deliver a perfectly balanced, bar-quality cocktail with every pour.
Each bottle is handmade and hand-bottled, ensuring the highest attention to detail and consistency. Just add your favorite whiskey or bourbon, stir with ice, and garnish for a smooth, timeless Old-Fashioned—no muddling required. Whether you’re a home enthusiast or a seasoned bartender, Huxden Syrups makes crafting the perfect cocktail effortless.
I love how this brand is family oriented. The name comes from my daughter and son. Huxley is my daughter and Camden is my son. = Huxden
I feel like a lot of the other old fashioned syrups have either way too much bitters or too much artificial flavoring. With Huxden Surups, we take the time to make it right without artificial flavoring.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Building deep relationships is a crucial skill for my business success. I’ll gather insights on the most essential qualities needed to foster strong, lasting connections in a business setting. This will include key traits such as trust, communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic networking, along with practical strategies to apply them effectively. The hardest part of me stepping away from the bar and selling it is all the relationships that I’ve gained.
Pricing:
- 25.00
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.huxdensyrups.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/huxdensyrups
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/huxdensyrups
