Perfectly timed to add bold, fruity flavour to summer serves, MONIN, the leading syrup brand in the UK on-trade, has launched the latest addition to its fruit mixes range; MONIN Blackcurrant Fruit Mix.
A hybrid between puree and syrup, MONIN’s ‘Le Fruit’ fruit mixes are a versatile range containing at least 50% fruit content[1]. Natural and delicious, Blackcurrant Fruit Mix allows mixologists to recreate the flavour and texture of the fruit, without need for an additional syrup – easily elevating everything from cocktails and iced teas, to smoothies and even desserts.
Capitalising on the seasonal appeal of the British berry, Blackcurrant Fruit Mix offers rich and unmistakable taste, evoking memories of countryside picnics and wild berry picking. With this new addition, venues can lean into the nostalgia trend in drinks, creating refreshing serves with this classic summery flavour.
Lee Hyde, Senior Beverage Expert at MONIN said: “Consumer demand for British-grown, seasonal flavours is on the rise, and MONIN is making it easier for bartenders to incorporate these flavours onto menus with Blackcurrant Fruit Mix.
“We’re expecting to see fruity flavours like blackcurrant filling glasses this summer, and even beyond! Blackcurrant Fruit Mix offers a year-round option for bartenders when fruit isn’t in season, instantly supplying a dash of berry freshness and taste of summer.”
For eye-catching serves with a stand-out blackcurrant twist, we’d recommend…
MONIN’s Blackcurrant Collins
Classically British and delicious
Ingredients
15ml MONIN Blackcurrant fruit mix
20ml MONIN Cloudy Lemonade concentrate
50ml London Dry Gin
100ml soda water
Method
Add all ingredients to a highball glass filled
with ice and stir to combine
Garnish
With a lemon slice or edible flower
Not-So-Cheeky-Vimto
A low ABV serve inspired by the favourite sweet
Ingredients
15ml MONIN Blackcurrant fruit mix
10ml PARAGON Vetiver cordial
25ml port
3 dashed cranberry bitters
75ml Fever-Tree Damson & Sloe Berry tonic
water
Method
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir
until combined. Strain into a coupette.
Garnish
With an edible flower of Vimto sweet
MONIN’s Frozen Blackcurrant & Rhubarb Slushie
Combine two trendy flavours for cooling moments on hot days
Ingredients
25 ml MONIN Blackcurrant fruit mix
25 ml MONIN Rhubarb fruit mix
25 ml MONIN Cloudy Lemonade concentrate
12oz glass of cubed ice
Method
Add all ingredients to a blending jug and
blend until combined. Pour into a tall glass
Garnish
With a sprinkling of blackcurrants
For more information about the new products, and to buy visit bennettopie.com/2025, MONIN’s importer Bennett Opie, as well as various wholesalers in the UK.
[1] *With the exception of Coconut and Yuzu
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