Monin Basil Syrup: freshly crushed basil with a peppery edge for strawberry lemonade, sodas, iced teas and sorbets. Single 700 ml bottle from France.
Monin's basil syrup offers a powerful aroma of freshly crushed basil leaves with hints of pepper, and a refreshing, intense basil flavour. Basil is an increasingly popular herb in soft drinks because it pairs with so many fruits. Try strawberry and basil lemonade, a basil and lime soda, or a watermelon and basil cooler. Monin lists iced teas among its uses, so basil with peach or lemon tea also works. In food, use a little in a tomato and burrata dressing, a sorbet, or brushed over grilled peaches. Fresh basil leaves make the obvious garnish. Monin Basil Syrup is sold here as a single 700 ml bottle from France, and Monin's starting ratio is one part to eight. Pair it with tomato juice and black pepper for a savoury twist.
