SUGAR, SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not too far off, FoodService News looks at what’s hot in flavoured syrups heading into the holiday season.
CRANBERRY BAY LEAF
Make customers cheer with the comforting and complex blend of mulled cranberries and winter herbal flavours. Torani.
Applications: Martinis, teas, gin-based cocktails, lemon-lime sodas
Suggested Drinks: Cranberry Bay Leaf Tea, Cranberry Bay Tini
EGGNOG
Rich and creamy, this syrup is reminiscent of the Christmas classic. DaVinci Gourmet.
Applications: Lattes, steamers, milkshakes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate
Suggested Drinks: Iced Eggnog Butter Rum Latte, Eggnog Milkshake, Mistletoe Hot Chocolate
GINGERBREAD
Reminiscent of cozy holidays, this syrup delivers the aroma of gingerbread cookies and cinnamon. It has a sweet, spiced, ginger caramel buttery flavour. Monin
Applications: Lattes, mochas, sodas, steamers, cocktails
Suggested Drinks: Gingerbread Mochachino, Frozen Gingerbread Mudslide, Warming Gingerbread White Cocoa
HAZELNUT
This syrup has a distinct nutty scent and the delicious flavour of raw, unroasted hazelnuts.
DaVinci Gourmet.
Applications: Hot, frozen and iced lattes and mochas, flavoured coffee, steamers/milk, cocoa, cream sodas, smoothies, shakes, cocktails
Suggested Drinks: Banana Nut Hot Chocolate, Hazelnut Crème Caramel Latte, Coffee Nudge Mocha
PEPPERMINT
This syrup has the refreshing, pungent bouquet of freshly picked mint. Torani.
Applications: Smoothies, lemonades, cream sodas, cocoas, steamers, sodas, cocktails, teas
Suggested Drinks: Candy Cane Steamer, Jack Frost Mocha, St. Nick Cocoa
PUMPKIN PIE
A replica of a classic dessert, this syrup embodies the rich flavour of pumpkin pie filling and complements of nutmeg, cinnamon and other warm spices. Torani.
Applications: Lattes, mochas, steamers, teas, smoothies, hot and iced coffee, cocktails
Suggested Drinks: Pumpkin Plan Caramella, Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake, Pumpkin Brickle Latte
ROASTED CHESTNUT
This syrup has a sweet aroma reminiscent of toffee and mild nutty flavour. Monin.
Applications: Lattes, mochas, hot and iced coffee, steamers, cream sodas, smoothies, shakes
Suggested Drinks: Chilled Chestnut Latte, Skinny Sugar Cookie, Silver Bell’s
SHORTBREAD
With fresh out of the oven flavours, this syrup brings the taste of warm baked cookies, sweet butter cream and a pinch of salt. Torani.
Applications: Espressos, coffees, mochas, lattes, milkshakes, steamers
Suggested Drinks: Christmas Cookie Chai Tea Latte, Chocolate Cupcake Mocha, Blondie Mocha
TIRAMISU
This syrup tastes like the dessert it was named for. It captures the flavour and aroma of yellow sponge cake soaked in chocolate and coffee liqueur and layered with whipped cream. DaVinci Gourmet.
Applications: Coffees, lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, milkshakes, sodas
Suggested Drinks: Tiramisu Milkshake, Tiramisu Italian Soda, Grasshopper Latte
TOASTED MARSHMALLOW
A classic treat in drinkable form, this syrup has a distinct marshmallow and caramel aroma and a smooth caramelized finish. Monin.
Applications: Lattes, mochas, smoothies and shakes, hot cocoa, steamers, cocktails
Suggested Drinks: Marshmallow Toffee White Cocoa, S’more Smoothie, Ski Lodge
