Sirop à l'Eau (French Fruit Syrup Drink)

Sweet and Nostalgic

Sirop à l'Eau is France's beloved everyday refreshment — fruit-flavored syrup mixed with cold water. Every French child grows up drinking these colorful syrups, with grenadine, mint, and orgeat (almond) being the most popular flavors. You'll find bottles of these syrups in every French household and café.

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons fruit syrup (grenadine, mint, orgeat, or strawberry)
• Cold still or sparkling water
• Ice
• Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour fruit syrup into a tall glass
2. Add ice
3. Top with cold water (still or sparkling)
4. Stir gently to combine
5. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired