Squash/cordial recommendations please

thecolourbox

So since Ribena was ruined forever and the lovely Belvoir Blueberry and Blackcurrant seems to have vanished from Tesco and Sainsbury's around here, I'm getting a bit bored of Vimto (as nice as it is).

Does anybody here have any good recommendations for ideally Blackcurrant based but any dark fruit based squash that I could seek out to try?

A massive Sainsbury's has opened up nearby but they still do not sell actual Blackcurrants otherwise I'd try to make my own.

I don't want to dip into my stockpile of pre-April 2018 Ribena too early

randella

What've they done to Ribena?  I've not had it in a while.

thecolourbox

Halved the sugar in it and replaced it with crappy sweeteners and thickener. On the plus side, you do get several free migraines with each bottle

Rabs

I get M&S Florida Orange High Juice...  Used to get Robinsons High Juice which was the best but they stopped making it. The M&S one is the best ive found since..  Might be worth trying their blackcurrent one (if you have a local M&S).

thecolourbox

Rabs said:

I get M&S Florida Orange High Juice...  Used to get Robinsons High Juice which was the best but they stopped making it. The M&S one is the best ive found since..  Might be worth trying their blackcurrent one (if you have a local M&S).

I agree the M&S orange one is nice but the Blackcurrant one bizarrely resembled the Tesco double concentrate one, I did expect better from M&S

Sassafras

Creme de Cassis.
Wouldn't give it to the kids, mind.

thecolourbox

Sassafras said:

Creme de Cassis.
Wouldn't give it to the kids, mind.

In fairness, I'd be lying if I said I hadn't had that instead

equalsql

I can highly recommend Belvoir Blueberry and Blackcurrent Cordial.  None of that artificial sweetener crap in it. £2 at the moment in Asda (oops just noticed you mention this... but like I say still for sale in Asda  )

thecolourbox

equalsql said:

I can highly recommend Belvoir Blueberry and Blackcurrent Cordial.  None of that artificial sweetener crap in it. £2 at the moment in Asda 

Yeah that's the one that is no longer sold at any supermarket within a 4 mile radius from me at present

mbe

Isn't it remarkable how well-mannered the posts are in a cordial thread? 

stickyfiddle

Gin?

thecolourbox

mbe said:

Isn't it remarkable how well-mannered the posts are in a cordial thread? 

Yes, but I'm finding it difficult to concentrate

Iamnobody

thecolourbox said:

equalsql said:

I can highly recommend Belvoir Blueberry and Blackcurrent Cordial.  None of that artificial sweetener crap in it. £2 at the moment in Asda 

Yeah that's the one that is no longer sold at any supermarket within a 4 mile radius from me at present

Travel four miles and stock up - buy a 12 month supply? 

Alternatively see it as an opportunity - don’t seek a replacement cut it out altogether as it can’t be that good for you when it’s  loaded with sugar etc.

thecolourbox

I don't think abstinence is better than moderation to be honest, I'm quite capable of managing a balanced diet which is why I was so annoyed at Ribena's decision to decide for me!

If they still have Belvoir in Asda then I shall indeed be trekking to one this week... Boom

EricTheWeary

Currently showing as available and on special (£2 for the 500ml bottle) on the Tesco website. 

Phil_aka_Pip

Sainsburys Blackcurrant (double strength) No Added Sugar squash is OK. There's another version (cut with Apple) that's not so good. Comes in square cross-section plastic bottles.

BTW Sainsbury's Lime Cordial is way better then Roses. The latter is mainly sugar and tastes only vaguely of lime.

Iamnobody

thecolourbox said:

I'm quite capable of managing a balanced diet which is why I was so annoyed at Ribena's decision to decide for me!

As a parent I’m happy with that decision! I think the drink is primarily aimed at children so it’s only a good thing.

duotone

Phil_aka_Pip said:

Sainsburys Blackcurrant (double strength) No Added Sugar squash is OK. There's another version (cut with Apple) that's not so good. Comes in square cross-section plastic bottles.

Their Blackcurrant & Apple is my usual vice and every few months I slip into a Sainsburys Orange & Mango habit.

richardhomer

Glad to see we’ve avoided arguments about this - always best to keep things cordial....

pintspiller

I just use Tesco stuff. Not the cheapest shite

gusman2x

My current favourite is m&s apple and mango. I could drink it till I drown.