Afternoon Sugar Fix: Rose Syrup

Jul 31 2009

Rose Syrup

Growing up in a family that originally hailed from Singapore I was extremely blessed to be exposed to the wonders of Rose Syrup. I love this stuff!

Rose Syrup apparently originated in Singapore and as far as I'm concerned, Singapore's T.G Kiat and Co. is the best brand to get! Established in 1935, the company have obviously tried to retain an air of tradition in their branding with their awesome vintage label.

I have yet to find a syrup that compares and we've only found one asian grocery store in Melbourne that stocks it. If you've never tried the stuff, I urge you to hunt it down. I think it's the perfect summer drink, a unique idea for entertaining and definitely the perfect afternoon pick me up!(In fact, I"m having a glass right now!)

Simon Johnson Rose Syrup

I recently found Mymouné Rose Syrup online from Simon Johnson (above)- It's a Lebanese brand. I've never tried it before but I'm intensely curious to see how it compares. It also has a pretty cool label! If anyone has tried it please let me know if it's any good.

Happy friday afternoon!

posted under Drink,Entertaining,Vintage Style.

Comments

sewerserpent said on Aug 1, 2009
Does it taste or smell like roses?
Amy - Eat Drink Chic said on Aug 1, 2009
It does! Well, having never actually eaten a rose I can't be 100% certain but let's just say it tastes (and smells) like how a rose smells ;-)
Cara said on Aug 2, 2009
I love Rose syrup. :) A glass of chilled rose syrup drink on a hot afternoon is the best. <3
Jess said on Aug 9, 2009
Mmmm, that sounds divine! I'll have to try and track some down...
Sindy said on Sep 16, 2009
Hi Amy I am from Singapore! Came across your lovely website and didn't know you were here in Sg previously! I studied in Brisbane and didn't find any rose syrup there. Have you tried adding condensed milk to it? It will taste good!
Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Sep 21, 2009
Hi Sindy- yeah, my parents are originally from Singapore so I was exposed to a lot of interesting asian food growing up! Have to admit though, I'm not a huge fan of consensed milk so I've never actually tried it with Rose Syrup before.
ts said on Feb 7, 2010
hi can you please tell me the address of the asian store that sells it in melbourne.
i really love this brand but couldn't find it anywhere
thanks
Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Feb 15, 2010
Hi ts- I asked my mother about this and apparently the store in Dandenong no longer sells this brand- or at least, she hasn't seen it there for a long time now! It's such a pity because I know of no other place in Melbourne that stocks it! Sorry!:(
Rin said on Mar 10, 2010
I bought the last bottle of Delicious Rose Syrup from India at Home in Barkly St Footscray on Sunday.
seiko said on Jun 17, 2010
Hi there, I was writing a blog about lychee and strawberry granita with rose syrup. Serching about rose syrup and found your page on the web! Your images look fab and I'd like to try Simon Johnson one too - anyway, I would want to add a link to my site if possible. If any problem, could you let me know please? I shall come back again to read your exciting posts!

Eat Drink Chic

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