Monin - Sugarcane Cola Syrup, Authentic Cola Flavor, Great for Soda, Floats, and Slushes, Gluten-Free (1 Liter)

The Monin - Cola Syrup tastes much like cola but slightly different. It doesn’t have the heavy clove taste the root beer has, but it is there. But I don’t mind it.I did get it for the choice of syrup for one of my kids, and he took right to it. I did buy him the SodaStream cola syrup, and he said he likes both.This syrup doesn’t have the adverse reaction the root beer has, where the root beer almost makes the soda flat. It takes a little of the carbonated bite away, but not enough to say it’s a negative.I will purchase this item again.

I used it with my SodaStream. Tastes like a non-name-brand cola. A bit expensive for the amount of syrup.

I received a SodaStream as a gift, and thought the syrups were ghastly. But I wanted sugar cane cola, so after reading the reviews, I gave Monin a try. I actually prefer it to Coke (although my son says it doesn't have the "bite.") I also find that I have stopped drinking Coke altogether and, as a result, I have cut my sugar intake in half. Instead of popping a Coke several times a day, I mix myself a Monin and soda as a special treat once or maybe twice a day; rather like treating myself of an evening with a gin and tonic or glass of wine.Also, I find that the Monin cola syrup helps my stomach problems, and as a person with Chonic IBS, this added benefit is priceless. Perhaps it is only my imagination, but I have tested this theory several times, and am more and more convinced it works. I know cola syrup was dispensed originally way back in the 1800s by the druggist for stomachache, but thought that just a "snake oil" myth. I am curious to know if any other Monin cola syrup users have noticed this benefit. If so, I'd like to hear from you.

I am an avid fan of Monin syrups, my favorite is the blackcurrant, so I wanted to love this. I loved that this is made with pure cane sugar and not frankencorn, but I don't like the taste. It has a weird, lingering aftertaste that is quite unpleasant--it's a "flat" taste that I just can't get past. I thought that adding more sugar or carbonation would help, but . . . . it didn't. I use this with my SodaStream and have not used it with store-bought seltzers or soda waters, so ymmv.It's ridiculously expensive, too, so I will not be ordering this particular syrup again, though I will continue enjoying Monin's blackcurrant and the raspberry flavorings. This flavor is getting two stars only because I love Monin's syrups, generally (just not this one).UPDATE: 7/14/17While I still think this syrup is not among Monin's best, I did just re-order it, so it must be at least "okay." This is why I changed my rating from two stars (I don't like it) to three (It's okay). It's still not what you want if you want a coke flavor to mix into a cola drink with your SodaStream or with sparkling water, but it is actually quite excellent in beef stews and other such beefy dishes. I found it to be quite a wonderful addition to my pie crust for minced pies, too, so as an ingredient in these types of recipes, it works beautifully. Whether or not you want to fork out this amount for what amounts to a spice or extract is up to you.

I've been buying Monin cola syrup for a while. I drink it all of the time. I ordered another shipment of Monin cola syrup and immediately noticed a difference. The syrup seemed thinner when I poured it into the glass. When I tasted it it was definitely different. It does not taste good. I compared the label of the new bottle to the label on the old bottle. The ingredients are the same but the label design is different as is the syrup. This syrup isn't worth drinking. I checked my order to see if I could return it. I am not able to return this item. I spent a lot of money on this order. I purchased a lot of bottles to have on hand as I drink several cokes a day. Because the company did not make the consumer aware that it changed the formula, I feel I was misled about the item I purchased. Not only does the syrup taste bad, Monin also increased the price of each bottle. Don't waste your money buying this product.

This is my first time trying a monin syrup product. The bottle arrived intact, however there was syrup stuck to the outside of the bottle - and the cap when twisting off was crunchy as if sugar was stuck on it. Not sure if the tamper seal had been comprimised but thats something this shipper needs to be aware of. I'm not going to return the bottle as the syrup tastes good - which is my next part.This kola syrup has a somewhat similar taste between rc cola and diet coke w/o the artificial sweeteners. It's pretty light on the kola taste, however its pleasant. The only improvement I could see is maybe an addition of lime..This will be my go to kola syrup. I tried another brand here on amazon for darn near $30 - and it was horrible. This is more economical and I like the European name.

Classic Cola taste. After mixing with seltzer, the soda tastes more like the original Royal Crown Cola (RC cola). The Monin syrup has a lighter taste than Coca Cola. The Monin is much better than Soda Stream Cola syrup. When mixing the Monin syrup, or any other syrup for that matter, start with about half the recommended mix, ( 1 oz syrup to 7 oz seltzer) and work up to your individual taste.The mixed soda will be a lighter color than bought colas because there is no caramel coloring in the Monin.Caution though, the lid is not leak-proof. The first bottle I ordered leaked in the package and soaked other items in the carton. I thought that it had been tampered with, so initiated a return. I re-ordered and Amazon placed the second bottle in a sealed plastic bag, but that bottle also leaked a bit. Since both bottles leaked and the lids were sealed, I canceled the return. The best thing to do is order this item by itself.

We tend to have calamities with big glass bottles in the refrigerator. The syrup itself is not pleasant whether mixed into Soda Stream or Club Soda, or sipped with ice to try to quell nausea. There's an off flavor which makes me wonder if something besides the listed ingredients ended up in the stuff. I won't describe it, but trust me that it's not good. I used to use cola syrup for nausea and it was pretty effective, even compared to prescribed antiemetics, but I am sorry we bought THIS one.