Monin’s Winter Flavor Trends + Recipes
Peppermint will always have its moment during the winter months, but this season, Monin is encouraging drink makers to branch out.
From unexpected flavors to indulgent, dessert-inspired sips and year-round iced drinks, winter beverages are getting a fresh update.
Here’s what Monin is highlighting this season.
Move Over, Peppermint
Classic winter flavors like peppermint, sugar cookie, and hazelnut aren’t going anywhere, but they’re no longer the only stars of the show. This winter, Monin is spotlighting flavors that feel a little more unexpected while still fitting the cozy vibe.
Think blackberry, pistachio, cranberry, sea salt caramel, brown butter, and pomegranate. These flavors add depth, richness, and just enough intrigue to everything from lattes and cocktails to sodas and mocktails.
Indulgence Is In
Winter is the season of comfort, celebrations, and treating yourself — and beverages are leaning fully into that energy. Monin points to drinks inspired by both classic desserts and trending treats, where cocktails and coffees feel just as indulgent as what’s on the dessert table.
Some standout examples include Dubai chocolate-inspired coffees, Christmas-style dirty sodas, creamy coconut margaritas, warm espresso martinis, crème brûlée shakes, and gingerbread martinis. Rich, cozy, and unapologetically indulgent is the vibe.
Iced Isn’t Going Anywhere
Even as temperatures drop, iced drinks are holding strong. With matcha, energy refreshers, and iced coffee continuing to rise in popularity, Monin notes that chilled beverages are becoming an everyday choice, not just a summer one.
Winter-ready iced options include creamy iced lattes, winter margaritas, gingerbread berry sparklers, and chilled brambleberry martinis, proving that cold drinks can still feel seasonal.
Booze… and No Booze
The sober-curious movement isn’t slowing down, even during the holidays. While many people are enjoying festive cocktails, others are dialing things back or planning ahead for Dry January.
Monin recommends embracing both, with fruity and spiced dirty sodas, non-alcoholic steamers, spiked frozen coffees, and warm, comforting cocktails all coexisting on winter menus. It’s all about flexibility — and giving everyone something to sip on.
Winter In Dubai
Ingredients
1/2 oz. Monin Pistachio Syrup
1/2 oz. White Chocolate Syrup
4 oz. Milk
2 shot(s) Espresso, to top
Glassware: Collins
Preparation
Pour ingredients into an ice-filled serving glass in order listed.
Garnish and serve.
Spiked Brown Butter Caramel Frozen Coffee
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Monin Brown Butter Syrup
1/2 oz. Monin Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Sauce
2 shot(s) Espresso
3 oz. Milk
Glassware: Tall/Pint
Garnish: Whipped Cream, Toffee Pieces, Caramel Swirl (drizzle)
Preparation
Pour ingredients into blender cup in order listed.
Fill serving glass with ice and add the ice into blender cup.
Cap and blend until smooth.
Pour back into serving glass, garnish, and serve.
Winterberry Bramble Martini
Ingredients
2 oz. Gin
3/4 oz. Monin Wild Blackberry Syrup
1/4 oz. Monin Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup
3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Glassware: Cocktail/Martini
Garnish: Blackberries, Powdered sugar
Preparation
Chill serving glass.
Pour ingredients into an ice-filled mixing glass in order listed.
Cap, shake, and strain into chilled serving glass.
Garnish and serve.
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