MONIN Autumn/Winter Drink Trends Report: Nostalgia and Adventurous Behaviour expected to inspire menus
The UK’s best-selling syrup brand predicts the drink trends heating up hospitality
MONIN, the UK’s leading syrup brand, has shared its hotly anticipated predictions for autumn and winter 2025 drink trends in its commitment to being the hospitality industry’s trusted partner for insights. MONIN conducted first-hand research, visiting over 200 venues across the UK, backed up with third-party research to compile the first of two annual reports, revealing the coffee and cocktail trends expected to shine on seasonal drinks menus.
For bars, coffee shops and operators looking to stay ahead of the curve this year, MONIN’s predicted trends are…
- Nostalgia
Hailed as one of the top trends for 2025, nostalgic drinks are topping menus. Bringing back the joy of childhood favourites, adding modern twists to classic serves and celebrating decades gone by are sure to be popular next season.
MONIN’s Tuck Shop Margarita
INGREDIENTS
20ml of: MONIN Bubble Gum; Candy Strawberry; Yellow Banana; Rhubarb & Crème Brulée syrups
75ml MONIN Margarita cocktail mix
50ml Tequila
METHOD
Shaken and strained into a martini glass
GARNISH
Red, pink, yellow or blue gumballs
Iced S’mocha
INGREDIENTS
20ml MONIN Toasted Marshmallow syrup
25ml MONIN Cold Brew concentrate
1 scoop MONIN Chocolate frappe powder
100ml Milk of choce
12oz cubed ice
METHOD
Pre-batched mixture, poured into a mug filled with ice
GARNISH
Blow torched marshmallow and MONIN Dark Chocolate sauce
GLASSWARE
Mini tin mugs
- Adventurous Behaviour
With the online world broadening culinary horizons, consumers are daring to experiment with flavours, formats and unusual combinations. 42% of consumers would choose a cocktail based on its ‘interesting ingredients’[1], seeking excitement and novelty from drinks.
Paragon mixer adventure range Paloma
INGREDIENTS
20ml Paragon Vetiver Cordial
180ml Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit soda
METHOD
Add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice.
GARNISH
Dehydrated grapefruit slice
- Fusions
With the coffee shop and bar markets crossing over, and venues looking to offer the next “new thing”, customers can expect combinations such as coffee/cocktail hybrids, merging drink concepts and flavour fusions. Try MONIN’s Afternoon Tea-llini, which combines two popular flavours to create a low alcohol cocktail.
MONIN’s Afternoon Tea-llini
INGREDIENTS
15ml MONIN Strawberry fruit mix
15ml PURE by MONIN Cucumber
100ml Prosecco
METHOD
Add all ingredients to a ceramic teapot and pour into flute.
GLASSWARE
Flute
- Functional Benefits
Health remains a top priority for consumers, and MONIN suggests venues embrace this trend by adding a healthier twist to serves such as lower ABV, lower calories and sugar content, or an added nutritional benefit such as matcha.
MONIN’s Matcha Hopper Mocktail
INGREDIENTS
15ml MONIN Raspberry fruit mix
20ml MONIN Frosted Mint syrup
50ml Oatly organic cream
50mll Oatly oat milk
METHOD
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with cubed ice and shake hard until chilled. Pour into a Martini glass.
GARNISH
Vegan matcha cold foam (made by combining matcha powder and oat cream together in an iSi Whipper)
MONIN showcased this research to an audience of hospitality partners keen to sustain footfall following the summer season, along with on-trade media, and drinks influencers. The brand brought key findings from the report to life with delicious new trend-led recipes, bringing insights directly to industry leaders ahead of pending seasonal drinks opportunities.
Libby Wales, Digital & Insights Marketing Manager at MONIN UK & Ireland said: “We’re pleased to share our latest insights into industry trends and preferences, through our latest Autumn/Winter Drink Trends Report. The report not only offers insight, but recommends how venues can maximise trends and MONIN’s portfolio in order to succeed in the coming seasons.
Covering the coffee market and cocktail market from independents to branded chains, we’re confident that the report is the most extensive on the market, offering beneficial insight to our customers.”
The report is available to MONIN customers and partners. To request the full report please contact your account manager or [email protected], or visit monin1912.com/resourcehub to download a free snapshot.
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