You’re right, the French do love mint syrup in drinks! We were visiting an area of the Loire in July and went to the Giffard factory which is a syrup/liqueur company most famous for their menthe-pastille liqueur. We did a tour and tasting and the history of the place was fascinating. Their menthe-pastille isn’t green though - it’s clear. I was very pleasantly surprised by the taste of it with ice - very refreshing and not toothpaste-y as I expected.
I remember being very surprised the first time I tried a mint syrup! The color didn't make it very appealing, but now I can't imagine summer without these drinks! Never had the clear version -- something new to try! Thanks for the tip. :)
You’re right, the French do love mint syrup in drinks! We were visiting an area of the Loire in July and went to the Giffard factory which is a syrup/liqueur company most famous for their menthe-pastille liqueur. We did a tour and tasting and the history of the place was fascinating. Their menthe-pastille isn’t green though - it’s clear. I was very pleasantly surprised by the taste of it with ice - very refreshing and not toothpaste-y as I expected.
I remember being very surprised the first time I tried a mint syrup! The color didn't make it very appealing, but now I can't imagine summer without these drinks! Never had the clear version -- something new to try! Thanks for the tip. :)