Fassionola

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Fassionola, or Jonathan English's Brand Red Tropical Gold Fruit Mix, is a syrup that was used extensively in many tropical drinks beginning in the 1920's and is relatively unusual ingredient. It is produced and distributed by the Jonathan English company, out of San Diego. The ingredients included:

• Corn Sweetener
• Water
• Orange Juice Concentrate
• Citric Acid
• Xanthan Gum

As well as preservatives and artificial colors and flavors.

In several places, notably Hawai'i: Tropical Rum Drinks & Cuisine (ISBN 1-56647-491-4), it is suggested to use "Fruit Punch" as a substitute. This is almost certainly an error; using a fruit punch concentrate (such as offered under the Hawaiian Punch brand) would be more appropriate given the original ingredient (a syrup) and its concentration (typically less than 2 ounces).