A refreshing beverage not only quenches thirst but also soothes the mind and body, particularly on a hot summer day. Flavoring syrups can be added to fruit-infusion drinks, tea, coffee, or a mocktail to enhance their taste. It also adds some texture to the drink. The magic of these syrups is not only meant for beverages. They can even enhance the taste of waffles, cakes, and pancakes. Moreover, these special syrups are even used to make ice lollies, candy popcorns, dessert sauces, popcorn balls, soda pop, lemonade, and smoothies. Ice teas flavored with these are nothing less than surreal during scorching summers. They make the food extra rich in taste, thick in texture, and supremely sumptuous.
The variety of flavored syrups are wide and astounding. Juice cordial, also known as squash, is a non-alcoholic concentrated syrup made from fruit, elderflower, or ginger. It is available in flavors such as black currant, lemon, nutmeg, wheatgrass concentrate, chocolate, French Grandine, vanilla, lychee, peppermint passionfruit, and coffee syrups. You can even find cola drink flavors, to enhance the taste of the mocktails. The fruit-flavored variety can be added to cold beverages and ice teas. The caramel, chocolate, and hazelnut infusions are ideal for beverages such as cold coffees. They are usually made with essence, extracts of fruits and flowers, prepared with thick sugar, and boiled water. Those who are weight-watchers and fitness enthusiasts can even opt for sugar-free variants.
The most common and highly in demand variant is chocolate syrup. This sweet condiment is usually used for flavoring cold beverages, topping desserts, pancakes, and custards. You can even make everyday milk super tasty by adding a few drops of chocolate syrup to it. They can also be used for topping cakes, cupcakes, or simply a milkshake. It has the magic power to convert an ordinary drink to a mouth-watering variety. If you want to make the juices, mocktails, and cocktails, tangy and sour; there is no better choice than juice cordials. Be it raspberry, lime, or black currant; these infusions have multiple uses.
Vanilla syrups are also widely used, it is thick, aromatic, and instantly changes the taste and flavor of the food and drink. The vanilla syrup can be added to caramel puddings, cakes, mocktails, custard, pancakes, and muffins. Iced coffees and teas made with vanilla syrup soothe the heart and soul. Moreover, the wheatgrass concentrates, when consumed as shots, helps in detoxification, lowers cholesterol levels, improves digestion, boosts metabolism, and restores energy levels. It is considered a superfood. Some of the variants are not added as tastemakers but also for health, fitness, and wellness. All these flavourful condiments and concentrates enhance the food taste and quality manifold and make the palate delicious and heart-filling.