In the Limelight is the Monin 2023 Flavor of the Year, Hot Honey Syrup, 2023 Flavor used in some ‘must mix’ honey-inspired cocktails.
Fueling consumers’ growing fascination with spice, Monin unveils their 2023 Flavor of the Year: Hot Honey! Crafted with organic wildflower honey and zesty jalapeño pepper, Monin Hot Honey Syrup perfects sweet heat for F&B operators eager to spice things up.]]
“There’s a growing consumer interest in the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. We are confident that this trend will continue to rapidly integrate into more applications and more menus in 2023,” says Bill Lombardo, CEO of Monin Americas. He continues that the Flavor of the Year offers incredible adaptability towards multiple uses. “Where our Hot Honey Syrup truly shines is in lemonades, iced teas, cocktails, and any beverage with a citrus component.’
A huge win for operators, bartenders, and the entire on-premise is that the Monin Hot Honey Syrup is tailored for mixology and it dissolves more effectively than other honey products on the market, making it incredibly mixable. In addition, the product also easily extends into the back of the house, as it is a great addition to culinary and toppings. The new product will also make its way into the growing mocktail trend, with its top application being low-to-no-ABV beverages.
Each year, Monin undergoes a lengthy and judicious process of collecting and analyzing emerging trends, consumer insights, and industry data to determine the flavors that will influence menus throughout the upcoming year and beyond. This year, Hot Honey stole the show! “It allows people to take part in the spice trend without being overwhelmed by heat,” states Stasha Johnston, Senior Vice President of Marketing.
Hot Honeybee Sting
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Monin Hot Honey Syrup
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Preparation: Fill serving glass full of ice. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice. Add mini honey stir stick and lemon to garnish and serve.
Hot Honey Gold Rush
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
- 3/4 oz Monin Hot Honey Syrup
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Preparation: Fill serving glass full of ice. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice. Add lemon zest to garnish and serve.
Hot Honey Rita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Monin Hot Honey Syrup
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Preparation: Fill serving glass full of ice. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice. Add lime and tajin seasoning to garnish and serve.
