Colour: Dusky red. Taste: Green nose of blackcurrant bud. Rich, sweet & fruity blackcurrant taste with touch of tartness. With its true taste Monin Blackcurrant syrup means that you can create amazing drinks such as Martini, Mocha & much more. The basis of many popular cordials & alcoholic drinks, blackcurrant is used in the famous French champagne cocktail the Kir Royal, as well as the standard Kir made with white wine. Felix Kir, mayor of Dijon (1945-1967), popularised the drink by serving it at his receptions. Blackcurrants have a strong, tart flavour, which works well in jam, jelly, cheesecake, yogurts, ice cream & sorbet as well as savoury meat dishes & sauces. Combined with other fruits such as apple, strawberry & raspberry, blackcurrants are often used in summer puddings, pies & crumbles. Simply add Monin Blackcurrant syrup to champagne for a delightful Kir Royal, to cider or beer to make the popular cider & black or lager & black or mix with other fruit flavours to make refreshingly fruity cocktails. For best results keep refrigerated & use within 4 weeks.