About Local soda or cordial from Mali

When I think of an easy, crowd-pleasing thing to bring back from Mali, local soda or cordial from Mali is a good pick because it does not need much explanation when you hand it over. For drinks, I would bring a can or bottle for curiosity rather than fill a suitcase with it. I would look for it in a proper local supermarket, covered market, deli, pharmacy, gift shop or small producer rather than leaving it until the departure gate. Back in the UK, it is worth checking specialist shops first because they often stock a better version than a broad marketplace listing. I would rate it higher when it is locally made, clearly labelled and easy to use at home, and lower when it is just tourist packaging.