Monin - Vanilla Syrup from Madagascar

Monin makes its syrups in France, and this one draws on vanilla from Madagascar, prized for its deep, resinous sweetness and dark, treacly aroma. The syrup is thick, glossy and true to the bean, without the flat, synthetic sweetness of cheaper mixers.

A few millilitres go a long way in coffee, hot chocolate or a classic vanilla daiquiri, and it holds its own in cream-based cocktails without cloying. Keep a bottle behind the bar for guests who want their espresso martini with real depth, not just sugar.