Monin Paragon Labdanum

Labdanum, extracted from the Cistus Ladaniferus shrub in southern Spain, is a fragrant, protective resin that thrives in warm, arid conditions. Esteemed by perfumers for its captivating scent and by health professionals for its curative properties, it was a symbol of spiritual fertility among the Egyptian gods. Used as an invisible amulet, it is believed to have mediumistic abilities, a tradition inherited from the ancient Egyptians and Jewish tribes to help them connect with their spiritual selves and better face life’s challenges. A fascinating ingredient for creating cocktails. Extremely complex, it is characterised by the rare combination of warm notes such as amber, camphor, resinous and leather, as well as sweet, liquorice and smoky notes. The combination of two extraction methods, steam distillation and solvent extraction, is essential to capture the full profile of labdanum.

In 1993 Monin was appointed Member of the prestigious International Bartenders Association (I.B.A.). It is the only brand of syrup that has appeared next to world-famous names of drinks and beverages.

Each day, 8 million drinks are made with MONIN products around the world. MONIN is the leader in premium flavorings for cocktails, coffees. From a large range of syrups to fruit purees, sauces, liqueurs and beverage concentrates: here is the quality range that is presented to consumers today.

Paragon is a premium botanical cordial that unlocks nature’s unexplored flavours through a new medium that elevates and transforms drink creations, from the simplest (just add soda) to the most sophisticated. It partners with botanical and flavouring experts, using perfume technologies to capture the most subtle and unique aromas of plants.