WINTER POURCAST 2020

Winter Trends

This year has not been easy and many of our friends and family in the foodservice industry have faced huge challenges.

But here at Torani, we are rooting for you, and for a brighter future. This year’s Winter Pourcast was created with inspiration in mind. The cheer of the holiday season is an opportunity to try new things and bring much needed delight to your customers with creative LTOs.

Create Excitement this Holiday Season

Traditional Hot

The stress and chaos of 2020 has led people to long for anything that reminds them of the “good old days”. For holiday LTOs, this means that sticking with the classics might be just what your customers need.

Peppermint Mocha
1 oz. Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce
½ oz. Torani Puremade Peppermint Syrup
2 shots espresso
8 oz. steamed milk
Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings or crushed candy canes

Italian Eggnog Mocha
1 oz. Torani Puremade Dark Chocolate Sauce
½ Torani Italian Eggnog Syrup
2 shots espresso
8 oz. steamed milk

“You Can’t Catch Me” Gingerbread Latte
1 oz. Torani Gingerbread Syrup
2 shots espresso
8 oz. steamed milk
Garnish with gingerbread cookie crumbles

Caramel Brulee Latte
½ oz. Torani Caramel Syrup
½ oz. Torani French Vanilla Syrup
2 shots espresso
8 oz. steamed milk
Top with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and garnish with raw sugar for texture.

Cold Interpretation

While traditional hot holiday beverages will always be a staple, it’s important to remember that cold format coffee are popular even in the winter months.

• The percentage of consumers buying iced coee in the non-summer months increased from 10% in 2013 to 13% in 2017.*
• With innovative applications, like nitro cold brew, becoming part of the mainstream means there are even more ways to offer unique festive drinks this holiday season.

Maple Bourbon Cold Brew
½ oz. Torani Maple Flavoring Syrup
½ oz. Torani Bourbon Caramel Syrup
8 oz. cold brew
Ice

Feliz Navidad Nitro Cold Brew
½ oz. Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
½ oz. Torani Chocolate Milano Syrup
8 oz. nitro cold brew

Torani Puremade Peppermint Bark Sauce
½ oz. Torani Puremade Peppermint Bark Sauce
½ oz. Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
8 oz. cold brew
Ice
Splash of milk or milk alternative

* Datassential BUZZ, 2018

Modern Holiday

If you are looking to shake things up this holiday season and create innovative LTO options for your customers, look no further! Here are a few fun ideas to put a twist on tradition this holiday season:

Add a flavored cold foam "snowbank"

Cold foam is a fun addition anytime of the year, but in winter it takes on a whole other life due to its snow-like appearance.

Just follow these easy steps:

Let it Snow Cold Brew
½ oz. Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
½ oz. Torani Apple Syrup
8 oz. cold brew
Ice
Cold Foam:
¾ oz. Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
4 oz. nonfat milk
Top it off with a dash of cinnamon

Mr. Grinch Matcha
1 oz. Torani Peppermint Syrup
½ oz. Maya Tea Co.’s Chinese Matcha Powder
8 oz. milk
Ice
Cold Foam:
¾ oz. Torani Peppermint Syrup
4 oz. nonfat milk
Garnish with crushed candy canes

White Christmas Iced Mocha
1 oz. Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce
½ oz. Torani Puremade Peppermint Syrup
2 shots espresso, chilled
6 oz. milk
Ice
Cold Foam:
¾ oz. Torani Puremade Peppermint Syrup
4 oz. nonfat milk
Garnish with crushed candy canes

Sugar and Spice Iced Latte
½ oz. Torani Shortbread Syrup
½ oz. Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
6 oz. milk
2 shots espresso, chilled
Ice
Cold Foam:
¾ oz. Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
4 oz. nonfat milk
Top it off with a dash of cinnamon or cookie crumbles

Add in some eye candy!

Create visual appeal by incorporating garnishes and inclusions.

Candy Cane Winter Wonderland
¾ oz. Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce
½ oz. Torani Peppermint Syrup
¼ oz. Torani Vanilla Syrup
2 shots espresso
8 oz. steamed milk
Garnish with whipped cream, crushed candy cane and mini marshmallows.
Fill a plastic bag w/ 1-2 mini candy canes. Crush the candy by safely pounding with a rolling pin. Rim half of your mug w/ Torani White Chocolate Sauce & roll in a plate filled with the crushed candy. Set aside. Steam milk, Torani Sauce and Syrup together. Pour over espresso shots. Serve in candy cane rimmed mug. Garnish with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.

New Year, New You

It’s safe to say that this year wasn’t like anything we expected and most of us can’t wait say “so long!” to 2020.

Guilt-Free January

Ring in the New Year by creating a healthier menu! Whether your customers are going for a “dry” January or avoiding the “Holiday 15” with a diet plan, the guilt-free indulgence of sugar-free or alcohol-free drinks can be a winner this winter.

• 36% of US adults are on a specific diet, such as paleo, gluten-free, Keto, Whole30, or another regimen.*
• Torani’s Sugar Free and Puremade Zero Sugar syrups are a great way to offer your customers the drinks they love with NONE of the guilt.

*International Food Information Council Foundation, Food & Health Survey, Spring 2018

Skinny Drinks:

Sugar Free Twenty Twenty-Fun Iced Latte
1 oz. Torani Salted Caramel Syrup
2 shots espresso, chilled
8 oz. nonfat milk
Ice
Cold Foam:
¾ oz. Torani Sugar Free S’Mores Syrup
4 oz. nonfat milk
Follow cold foam instructions then add to the top of the drink

Sugar Free Macaroon Caramel Latte
1 oz. Torani Sugar Free Caramel Sauce
½ oz. Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup
8 oz. nonfat milk
2 shots espresso

Sugar Free Iced Galaxy Mocha
1 oz. Torani Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Sauce
½ oz. Torani Puremade Zero Sugar Caramel Syrup
½ oz. Torani Puremade Zero Sugar Vanilla Syrup
8 oz. nonfat milk
2 shots espresso, chilled
Ice

Mocktails:

Sans-gria Iced Tea
¼ oz. Torani Ruby Red Grapefruit Syrup
¼ oz. Torani Strawberry Syrup
8 oz. hibiscus tea, chilled
Ice
Splash of orange juice

Fresh Mint Limeade
1 oz. Torani Lime Syrup
8 oz. lemonade
Fresh mint
Ice
Muddle mint in the syrup, add ice and lemonade on top.

Mojito Mint Sparkling Lemonade
1 oz. Torani Mojito Mint Syrup
6 oz. lemonade
2 oz. sparkling water
Fresh mint
Ice
Muddle mint in the syrup, add ice, lemonade and sparkling water on top.

Function is Famous

The health concerns of 2020 have caused many people to try and incorporate more health-focused and immunity-boosting elements in their diet. Mainstream brands, like Starbucks, Caribou, and Dunkin’ Donuts, have even added functional beverages to their menus.

• Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful antioxidant.
• Matcha is high in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds. Some studies claim it can aid in weight loss and even decrease the risk of heart disease.
• Green tea has been said to help promote weight loss and could even play a part in fighting against cardiovascular disease.

Lemongrass Ginger Matcha
1 oz. Torani Ginger Lemongrass Syrup
½ oz. Maya Tea Co.’s Chinese Matcha Powder
12 oz. steamed oat milk

Nitro Parfait
1 oz. Torani Puremade Peach Syrup
1 oz. freshly brewed Maya Tea Co. Young Hyson Green Tea (made into a concentrate)
8 oz. sparkling water
Option to add a strawberry powder rim (wet the rim then dip it into crushed freeze-dried strawberries).

Tropical Pome Teajito
1 ½ oz. Torani Puremade Coconut Syrup
8 oz. prepared Maya Tea Co.’s Simply Steeped Pomegranate Mojito Green Tea
Ice
Garnish with mint leaves and fresh lime wedge

Coconut Turmeric Tea
1 oz. Torani Puremade Coconut Syrup
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 oz. freshly brewed Maya Tea Co. Young Hyson Green Tea (made into a concentrate)
8 oz. sparkling water
½ oz. honey or agave to sweeten
Ice
Option to add a dash of cinnamon

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