Monin liqueurs: history, overview of flavors and types + how to drink
Briefly about Monin
Monin (Monin) - it is not just a French company that produces alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This is a whole corporation that owns the largest collection of liqueurs and syrups in the world.
Today, the assortment includes more than 100 different items and three new items are added annually.
Of course, most of the products are not represented on the Ukrainian market, but this is not a reason for sadness, since the most striking specimens can still be bought in a large supermarket or online store with alcoholic beverages.
A brief history of the Monin brand
The company was founded in 1912 in the province of Bourg. It is located near the agricultural regions of France that cultivate aromatic fruits and berries.
George Monin worked tirelessly to expand the product line. Thus, since 1930, the production of liqueurs and syrups from tropical fruits of the Caribbean, Morocco and West Africa has been established.
Many bartenders are convinced that Monin syrups can be a complete replacement for any liqueur that is part of a cocktail. For example, Monin Triple Sec syrup replaces Cointreau, Monin Coffee replaces Kahlua, Monin Coconut replaces Malibu, and so on.
Monin is considered a true trendsetter in the liquor industry. Thanks to this brand, the whole world learned the new term "mocktail", which means mixing soft drinks.
Features of Monin production
The company's slogan is "La Passion de la Qualite", which means "Passion for quality".
You don't even need to go to a fortune teller to understand that all Monin products are made from natural ingredients and selected high quality spirits.
Types of Monin liqueur
Even with all the desire to review all the flavors of the Monin liqueur line, it is very difficult to do so, as they are constantly changing. Some items are withdrawn from sale, some are produced exclusively for export, and new items are added every year. It is a continuous process.
We will consider the most common types of liqueurs in Ukraine.
Monin, Creme d’Abricot, 20% - amber-colored cream liqueur with a mild apricot flavor and a long aftertaste of honey and almonds.
Monin, Creme de Banane, 20% - the drink has a rich yellow color and velvety banana flavor with light notes of caramel.
Monin, Creme de Cacao, 20% - dark brown liqueur with a bright taste of cocoa beans and velvety notes of bitter chocolate.
Monin, Creme de Cacao Blanc, 20% - the liqueur has a neutral transparent color and a characteristic aroma of cocoa.
Monin, Liqueur de Cafe, 25% - the drink has a dark coffee color and a pleasant coffee flavor with coconut tones and a bitter aftertaste.
Monin, Liqueur de Cherry, 24% - deep purple liqueur with a pronounced aroma of cherries and a light aftertaste of almonds.
Monin, Liqueur de Blue Curacao, 20% - deep blue color of the drink, complementing the taste and aroma of citrus fruits with a pleasant bitter aftertaste.
Monin, Liqueur de Litchi, 20% - a drink with a pale pink hue and a pronounced taste and aroma of exotic lychee fruit.
Monin, Liqueur de Melon Vert, 20% - the liqueur has a deep emerald color and a rich taste of green melon. Light notes of banana are captured in the aftertaste.
Monin, Creme de Menthe Blanche, 20% - the cream liqueur has a transparent color and is characterized by a soft menthol freshness.
Monin, Creme de Menthe Verte, 20% - a green drink with mint notes and an interesting aftertaste with hints of black pepper and coniferous wood.
Monin, Liqueur de Orange Curacao, 24% - golden yellow liqueur has a sweet and mild taste, combines hints of candied orange and fresh citrus zest.
Monin, Liqueur de Pomme Verte, 20% - the delicate green color of the drink is complemented by the sour taste of Granny Smith green apple.
Monin, Liqueur de Triple Sec Curacao, 35% - the drink has a transparent color and a pleasant taste with a slight hint of tangerine juice.
Monin, Creme de Vanille, 20% - amber-golden cream liqueur has a mild vanilla flavor and a light creamy aftertaste.
Monin, Creme de Violette, 18% - a liqueur with a rich purple color and an interesting sour taste with notes of caramel. The aroma of violet petals is captured in the scent.
Monin, Liqueur de Watermelon, 20% - the juicy red color of the drink completely sets off the aromatic taste of watermelon with light honey notes.
You can also sometimes find Monin liqueur on store shelves with the aroma of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, black currants, peaches, coconut and a tandem of strawberries and strawberries.
How to drink Monin liqueurs
To fully enjoy Monin liqueur, we recommend pouring the drink into a wide glass, throwing in a few ice cubes and slowly enjoying the taste and aroma of the drink.
But as you have already understood, bartenders who appreciate quality also do not do without Monin products. And any masterpiece cocktail is 80, and sometimes even 100%, made up of syrups and liqueurs of the brand we are considering.
Do you know how great ice cream, desserts and fruits taste when combined with fruit and berry liqueurs?? If not, this is another reason to taste Monin products.
Update: 02.03.2018
Category: Liqueurs and Tinctures