Monin Blackcurrant Syrup: purple, tart and full-bodied berry syrup for iced teas, sodas and dairy desserts. Single 700 ml bottle from France.
Blackcurrant has a sharper, more grown-up flavour than most berries, and Monin's version keeps that character. The brand notes a fresh, uncooked berry aroma, mild tartness and a full, mouth-filling sweetness, with a purple colour. In the UAE that tartness works well against heat: mix it with soda water and crushed ice, or add it to hibiscus or black iced tea for a darker fruit edge. Blackcurrant also has a long history with dairy, so a spoonful through vanilla ice cream, cheesecake topping or a yoghurt parfait makes sense. For a hot drink, a little in hot water with lemon is a simple winter cordial. You get one 700 ml bottle of blackcurrant syrup, produced in France. Taste as you go, because a small dose already carries plenty of flavour.
