Monin Bergamot Syrup: Italian-style citrus with bitter, herbal, woody and floral notes for iced teas, lemonades and glazes. Single 700 ml bottle from France.
Bergamot is the citrus that gives Earl Grey its signature scent. Monin describes its bergamot syrup as powerful yet delicate, typical of Italy, with bitter, herbal, woody and floral notes. That complexity makes it brilliant with tea: add it to iced black or white tea for an instant Earl Grey-style drink, or to a lemonade for a more aromatic twist. It also pairs with honey, lavender and blueberry. For desserts, a little in a panna cotta, a citrus glaze or a shortbread icing adds a perfumed lift. Start near Monin's ratio of one part to eight for Monin Bergamot Syrup; it comes as one 700 ml bottle, produced in France. It also works in hot tea: a pump in a pot of black tea gives an instant Earl Grey character without loose-leaf blends.
