Sicilian citrus and almond syrup from a small artisan producer.

Giammona's all-natural fruit syrups are made in Sicily by Francesco Giammona, who learned the business from his dad. Giammona's line of syrups taste like the flavors they're supposed to, not like sugar water. You'll taste the difference between them and more popular Italian syrups right away.

Sicilians love their vibrant syrups, often drunk in the summer mixed with water and ice -- the way Americans drink lemonade. Also try adding this rich syrup to coffee, steamed milk or whipped cream (to use as a dip for cookies).

Made in Sicily without corn syrup, artificial flavors or preservatives.

To make a cool, refreshing Italian soda, use one part syrup to six parts sparkling water.

Featured in Bon Appetit's May 2002 Islands of the Mediterranean issue.