Flavor of the Year: Passion Fruit

By Chilled Magazine

Each year Monin undergoes a long and judicious process of determining which flavor will be the annual “IT” trend.

Monin Passion Fruit Flavor Products

This year, the clear winner as the 2022 Flavor of the Year is Passion Fruit. 

This brightly colored, tart-flavored ingredient offers a micro-escape reminiscent of a tropical getaway. It is the perfect complement to all types of beverages and food recipes. If you are hoping to appeal to those adventurous bar guests, Passion Fruit fits right into what’s trending behind the bar.

 

According to Monin, here’s some of the many reasons why Passion Fruit will be the IT ingredient in cocktails this year: 

Just Outside the Ordinary: Passion Fruit is approachable yet exciting and comforting but with an intriguing kick—the safe adventure consumers are craving. 

The Functional Evolution: Antioxidant-rich Passion Fruit meets the overwhelming desire from customers to enjoy what they consume AND realize a benefit from it. 

Enchanting Experiences: From exotic, international flavors, like Passion Fruit, and fragrant florals to smoked cocktails, innovative ice cubes and unexpected garnishes, there are many ways to add excitement and uniqueness to your drink menu, without overcomplicating it. 

Beyond the Bean: Café patrons are now looking to order more than house brews and lattes from their coffeehouse. There’s a noticeable shift happening in coffee culture, and operators are challenged with revitalizing their offerings with things like tropical smoothies and fruity boba tea. 

Blast from the Past: Sentiment around nostalgia continues to evolve, especially post-pandemic. As a result, ‘classic with a twist’ is a MUST for cocktail menus in ‘22. Retro cocktails are making a serious comeback but are being revitalized with innovative flavors like Passion Fruit, funky vessels, and innovative garnishes. 

 

Passion Fruit FUN facts: 

  • Passion Fruit in drinks and food has grown 20 percent over the past four years on United States menus.  
  • In 2022, Datassentials projects Passion Fruit to be on nearly 15 percent of menus.  
  • 67 percent of consumers indicated they would like to try a beverage featuring Passion Fruit flavor. 

 


 

Red Tea Toddy

Red Tea Toddy Passion Fruit Flavor

Ingredients: 

  • 3/4 oz. Monin Red Passion Fruit Syrup 
  • 1 1/2 oz. rye whiskey 
  • 1/2 oz. Cointreau Liqueur 
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters 
  • 4 oz. spicey Masala Chai Tea 
  • 1 lemon wedge 

Preparation: Fill serving glass full of hot water to warm glass. Discard hot water and pour ingredients into glass in order listed. Stir gently and garnish with passion fruit shell, cinnamon stick, and star anise.  

 

 

Passion Fruit Fizz

Passion Fruit Flavor Fizz

Ingredients: 

  • 2 pumps Monin Passion Fruit Concentrated Flavor 
  • 1/2 oz. Monin Orange Spritz syrup 
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice 
  • 4 oz. premium grapefruit soda 

Preparation: build over ice, stir gently. Add garnish.

 

 

 

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