Torani Bacon Syrup

Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre introduced Torani syrups to the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco in 1925. Mixing their syrup recipes with sparkling water, the Torres introduced the classic Italian soda to local cafes, and soon began mixing, blending and selling Torani Syrups from their Italian wholesale grocery.

In 1957, the Torre's son-in-law, Harry Lucheta, took over the business and guided Torani's growth from a small local San Francisco business to a brand that is loved around the world.

This brief history of the Torani Brand goes to show that even though you've been in business for 85 years it doesn't hurt to keep up with the latest food trends! Torani is now carrying a bacon-flavored syrup in their extensive line of gourmet bottled syrups. The Torani website boasts that "bacon enthusiasts will recognize the same savory, meaty flavor as authentic bacon in this salty, sweet syrup". They suggest using the syrup in Manhattan's, Milkshakes, Bloody Marys, and Old Fashioneds.

Hmmm...Chocolate Bacon Milkshake anyone? What if you topped it with whipped cream and garnished it with a strip of candied bacon?