What is sinobol in Martinique?

Refreshing Sinobol

The sinobol is a water ice covered with syrup. It is similar to the granita that we know more in metropolitan France. Refreshing, it is distinguished by its various colors and tastes: mint, orgeat, grenadine, lemon...

Where to enjoy a sinobol ?

To refresh yourself and enjoy a sinobol, head for the beaches of Martinique with your Europcar Martinique car rental.

Antillean ice cream is generally sold by street vendors located in the immediate vicinity of the beaches and in the streets most frequented by tourists who come to discover the subtleties of the island of flowers.

On the spot, the shopkeeper prepares the sinobol by grating a nice scoop of the ice cream and adding the syrup that will give it the flavor most to your taste: grenadine syrup, blackcurrant syrup, mint syrup...there is an embarrassment of riches to choose from! Once the sinobol is prepared, served in a large cup, all you have to do is sip it through a straw, on a bench or even on your beach towel and enjoy the moment and the pleasure !

If your residence is not close to tourist areas, don't hesitate to rent a car in Martinique to get around as easily as possible. If only to offer you a typically Creole refreshment during the high season ! Otherwise, if you have the time and the inclination to cook, there is nothing to stop you from making your own sinobol.

How to make your own sinobol ?

The recipe for sinobol is not complicated. With the necessary equipment and ingredients, you will only need time to get the hang of it to successfully make your own water ice!

Materials and ingredients for the preparation of sinobol

To complete the sinobol recipe, you will need the following equipment:

• An ice tray

• An ice planer

• Jars (ideally recyclable)

• Straws (preferably cardboard)

• Ice cream spoons

The sinobol recipe

Only a few steps are needed to prepare the sinobol.

1. First you will need to put the liter of water in the freezer and let it freeze.

2. When the water is completely transformed into ice, collect the formed block in a tray big enough to handle it.

3. Using an ice plane (or a serrated knife), grate it.

4. Take the grated ice and place it in a jar

5. Pour the syrup of your choice and make sure to spread it over the top so that it flows evenly

6. Place a straw or a spoon (according to your preference)

7. Enjoy !

Whether you make it yourself or buy it from a street vendor, sinobol, in addition to being a refreshing ice cream, is a great way to share a convivial moment with friends or family.

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Don't miss this opportunity during your stay in Martinique.