The trend for product development continues to see a mixture of traditional flavors combined with savory flavors. Particularly in beverage applications, we are seeing drinks like;
Heat and chile flavors are popping up on many drink menus.
Campfire in Georgia
Mescal, peach-habanero Shrub, fresh orange juice, cinnamon French oak, bitters.
Floral and herb flavors are also appearing on menus.
Note Le Queen
Vodka, Gin, Elderflower Liquor, Ginger, Lemon Prosecco
Shiso Wild Drop
Finlandia Cranberry, Muddled Shiso, Huckleberry Tea Sugar Rim
Vegetables incorporated into drink blends
Campanula Sour
Grapefruit Vodka, St. Germain, Red Bell Pepper, Mint, Lemon Juice.
Spices flavors in drinks
Pear and Cardamom Sidecar Cocktail
Cardamom, Xante, Cointreau, Lemon Juice
The R & D Department is still on our U. S. regional blend exploration. This month our focus is on the region of the Mid-West. One of the drinks developed for this region is Cherry Lemon Beirut Smash which incorporates sumac, a Middle Eastern spice into the drink.
Here at Northwest Naturals, let us customize a region blend for your application. Explore our product section to find a list of our juice offerings.