First of all, you might be curious, why I put the word »treat« in quotations marks... Syrups are usually pretty shelf stable; despite of this fact, it is better, to keep most fruit syrups over longer time in the fridge; if syrups are homemade, you should always keep them in the fridge [except of your simple or rich syrup. However this is not, what I would like to discuss in this post. It is all about cooking... Bartenders - or shall I say mixologists, are usually very busy to find new »wild« cocktail creations - some more advanced minds, are searching for lost and forgotten »heirloom« recipes and do revive them. However the least bartenders are emphasizing on »produce«, other than fresh fruits and some good liquors. What about syrups? Now - I am not a big fan of a lot of different fruit syrups. But you need from time to time good quality syrups - and if a fruit is in season, why not using it? There are good products around. Gomme syrup of Monin is fantas...