Ready-to-use syrup is quite popular to flavor snow cones and shaved ice. However, you could also buy a concentrate that, when combined with water and sugar, produces nearly the same product. For a shaved ice business, it’s common to buy the concentrates and create your own syrups, because it’s more cost-effective. For home or party use, ready-to-use syrups can be a much faster option. Both are poured over the top of the shaved ice or snow cone, right before serving.