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Mangrove predicts spiced rum and mezcal boom for autumn
Spirits distributor Mangrove Global has shared its predictions for the trends that will capture the attention of UK drinkers in the next six months.
With cooler seasons ahead, Mangrove anticipates that autumn and winter will favour sweet serves, bold flavours and simple cocktails this year.
Dessert-like flavours such as coffee and chocolate are expected to be popular, ‘giving drinkers an added dose of indulgence during darker evenings’.
The distributor anticipates a surge for coffee liqueurs from brands including Aluna Rum, Fair and Vivir, as well as Giffard’s Chocolate Syrup, which ‘add a refreshing dose of richness to simple or complex mixes’.
As winter draws in, Mangrove predicts that spices – whether sweet like cinnamon or savoury like chilli – will grow in popularity, with spiced rums in particular to take off. It distributes products including Chairman’s Reserve Spiced and Bounty Spiced Rum,
With the growing interest in agave spirits, Mangrove also sees potential in mezcal, Tequila’s smoky cousin. Ojo de Tigre Mezcal from Casa Lumbre serves as a perfect choice for introducing new drinkers to the category.
In addition, the distributor expects seasonal favourites such as The English Norfolk Nog and Portobello Road’s Sloeberry & Blackcurrant Gin to top the popularity lists again.
Simple serves
It also believes classic cocktails and drinks with two to four ingredients are back in fashion: “We’ve seen plenty of complex and sometimes extravagant techniques brought to bars over the past few years; culinary techniques like freeze-drying and infusions have taken hold, as well as smoking glasses and colour-changing liquids. But we’re also seeing a swing back to basics – and that doesn’t mean the drinks are any less delicious.”
Simple serves are accompanied by rich twists on the classic Margarita, Espresso Martini and Old Fashioned, which let the base spirit shine through.
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