WINTER 2017 POURCAST

'Tis the Season

Cheers to Seasonal Drink Trends

The popularity of seasonal drinks remains high with 43% of consumers interested in purchasing a seasonal coffee drink this year.1
The lead flavors for seasonal drinks still tend to be traditional – Pumpkin Spice in the fall and Gingerbread & Peppermint in the winter.
Foodservice operators can also look to new trending flavors and applications to deliver signature drinks that will differentiate from the traditional offerings and sustain customer interest through the fall and winter.

Start a New Holiday Tradition

Caramels and nuts have long been popular ingredients in holiday baking – moreover candied nut flavors like Chestnut Praline and Maple Pecan have continued to pop up more in seasonal drinks.
Cinnamon continues to be the most prominent holiday spice but non-traditional spice flavors like Chile and Anise have emerged to complement traditional seasonal flavors.
Baked flavors like Snickerdoodle and Cheesecake remain menu mainstays for their ability to successfully transition past the holiday season.
Offering a cold drink promotion during the fall and winter is a great way to drive sales in the afternoon daypart – cold brew’s smooth taste & texture provides a perfect palette to showcase holiday flavors.

Holiday Garnish Ideas

Whipped Cream – mix in syrup to create your own unique flavor; use Crème de Menthe syrup for green color
Candy – Candy canes (whole or crushed), Chocolate shavings, M&M’s® red and green, Toffee chips
Cookie Crumbles – Gingersnap, Graham cracker, Shortbread
Spice – Cinnamon (spice or stick), Ginger, Nutmeg

Promote your Seasonal Drinks with Free Torani Merchandise

Feature your seasonal offerings with free posters, table tents and window decals. Order our latest Holiday materials at torani.com/foodservice.

Introducing Chestnut Praline Syrup

With a rich aroma, this syrup captures the flavor of caramelized chestnuts with a hint of brown sugar pralines. The delectable combination of roasted nuts with warm candied spice is sure to become a Holiday favorite!