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In May, six incredibly talented bartenders competed for the title of the MONIN Cup NZ 2024. This year’s competition was set to redefine the boundaries of mixology with the theme “Low is More”, focussing on the creation of No/Low Alcohol drinks.

Our winner, Miles Muir, wowed everyone with his specialty cocktail The Rabble Rouser, a creation inspired by the classic cocktail ‘The Trouble Maker’. He describes his drink as finding harmony in the contrast between the two components, a bright strawberry lemon cocktail base, and a herbaceous cucumber matcha float. “It brings the idea of specialty cocktail experiences to the low ABV front”.

Miles used MONIN Strawberry Puree in the base, and MONIN cucumber syrup along with MONIN Liquid Frappe concentrate in the float to create a delicious foam with full body that holds up well against the base of the drink.

We are looking forward to seeing Miles represent NZ in the Asia Pacific finals in September.

Our MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup 2023 APAC winner, Kawashima Honoka is in Indonesia on her prize trip right now visiting the coffee farms over there. Here are a few pics of from her travels. ✈☕

Did you know our new MONIN Liquid Frappe has a neutral flavour, meaning you can use just one product with any flavour combination – how convenient! It also works with both milk and plant-based milk with NO splitting!

We are proud to introduce the winner of the NZ MONIN Cup 2024 is Miles Muir with his creation The Rabble Rouser! Miles wowed the judges with his presentation, showmanship, link to the competition’s theme of Low is More, and of course his delicious cocktail…

Congratulations Miles, you are off to Malaysia to represent NZ in the MONIN Cup Asia Pacific Finals!

An interesting garnish can instantly elevate a standard cocktail. Not only do they add a visual appeal, they add subtle aromatics and flavours to accentuate the flavours in your drink. What’s your favourite way to garnish a drink?

We are delighted to announce the 6 finalists who will be competing in the NZ MONIN Cup 2024

✨ Mandeep Chhetri (Mazza)
✨ PJ Renaud
✨ Sandina Baker
✨ Madison Blythe
✨ Mangesh Shah
✨ Miles Muir

These fantastic mixologists will be joining us for the Finals event on Tuesday 28th May – stay tuned for more details!

Come and visit us at our stand at the Bidfood Trade Shows in Hamilton and Auckland where we'll be demonstrating our fabulous new product... the MONIN Liquid Frappe! ☕✨

FINAL CALL: Entries for the MONIN Cup 2024 close Sunday 21st April. Make sure to get your entry in before then for your chance to feature in the NZ finals and then head to Malaysia for the Asia Pacific Finals!

Introducing our latest addition to the MONIN range - the MONIN Liquid Frappe! ✨ Designed to add body to any frozen beverage and give a consistent, silky-smooth mouth feel... better quality drinks = happier customers :)

Flaming Peach Espresso Martini 🍑✨🍸A delightful fusion of rich espresso, smooth vodka, and the sweet essence of peach.

INGREDIENTS
20ml MONIN Peach syrup
60ml premium vodka
30ml espresso
Ice cubes

GARNISH
Fresh peach slice

METHOD
Brew espresso and let it cool. In a shaker, combine MONIN Peach syrup, espresso, and vodka. Shake with ice for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh peach slice. Torch the peach slice for a few seconds until caramelized. Blow out the flame and enjoy the captivating Flaming Peach Espresso Martini!

Honey Bear 🍯🐻 Recipe by Irvine Quek, a two-time World Latte Art Champion.

INGREDIENTS
25ml Le Fruit de MONIN Yuzu
80ml Cold brew coffee
Manuka honey
Dehyrdated orange
40ml Oat milk

METHOD
Pour Le Fruit de MONIN Yuzu and honey into a glass and mix thoroughly. Add 80ml cold brew coffee and stir til combined. Place half a cup of ice in a rock glass. Whisk 40ml oat milk into a foam then pour it over the iced coffee. Garnish with dehydrated orange slice over top and serve.

Bartending, it's an art form 💁‍♀️ What's your favourite go-to bar?

Coming soon to NZ, Monin Cup 2024!🍹🥳 Are you 27 years old or younger, a bartender or studying hospitality, and keen to show us what you’ve got? Then watch this space for more information!

Catching feelings is cool and all, but have you ever tried our Love Punch? 💖👊

INGREDIENTS
30ml MONIN Hibiscus syrup
90ml chilled sparkling wine
30ml orange juice

GARNISH
Fresh berries
Fresh edible flowers

METHOD
Pour syrup and juice into a glass and stir well until combined. Top with chilled sparkling wine or champagne and garnish with fresh berries and edible flowers.

Watching sunsets with our Sunset Delight🍹How did your first month of the year go?

INGREDIENTS
15ml Le Fruit de MONIN Mango
15ml MONIN Salted Caramel syrup
10ml Campari
15ml lemon juice
45ml zero proof dark rum

GARNISH
Pandan leaf
Biscotti

METHOD
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish and enjoy!

Brb. Got a beach date with this Yuzu Blossom Ice Tea 💁‍♀️

INGREDIENTS
30ml Le Fruit de MONIN Yuzu
10ml MONIN Passionfruit syrup
150ml green tea

GARNISH
Dehydrated lemon wheel
Edible flowers

METHOD
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a tiki glass with ice. Garnish and enjoy!

☀️ + 🍹 = 🥰

INGREDIENTS
20ml Le Fruit de MONIN Mango
10ml MONIN Caramel syrup
10ml MONIN Passionfruit syrup
60ml whisky
30ml pineapple juice
15ml lemon juice
Ice

GARNISH
Cinnamon stick
Sprig mint
Dehydrated orange wheel

METHOD
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a tiki glass with ice. Garnish and enjoy!

Cheers to 2024 🥳If you also started the year off with a drink in hand, let us know in the comments below which drink it was!

Ending 2023 the way we started it, with a cheeky cocktail in hand🍸 Happy New Year, everyone! ✨

INGREDIENTS
30ML MONIN Le Mixeur Pina Colada
15ml MONIN Falernum syrup
20ml MONIN Liquid Frappe
60ml coconut milk
30ml dark rum

GARNISH
Pineapple leaves

METHOD
Add all ingredients to a blender. Add ice and blend till smooth. Pour the mix into a glass. Garnish to serve.

From us to you, Merry Christmas! 🎄

Serve up Santa's Little Secret for dessert this Christmas 🍓🎅

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp Le Fruit de MONIN Strawberry
68g graham crackers (or use wine biscuits)
28g melted butter
113g cream cheese
80g condensed milk
1/2tsp vanilla extract

GARNISH
Candy cane

METHOD
Crush graham crackers. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter and leave aside. In another bowl add cream cheese, condensed milk, and vanilla extract, and mix well on medium speed. Once done, start layering the mixes. One scoop of crushed crackers mix, pipe in cheesecake mix, top with a layer of MONIN Le Fruit, and finish with crushed candy cane.

Christmas Maths, hot cocoa calories don't exist in December 🍫🎄

INGREDIENTS
20ml MONIN White Chocolate Sauce
10ml MONIN Frosted Mint syrup
150ml fresh milk

GARNISH
Chocolate whipped cream
Marshmallows

METHOD
Add all ingredients to a milk pitcher. Froth mix and pour into a cup. Garnish to serve.

Sip on Mrs Claus' go-to drink this festive season🤶🍹

INGREDIENTS
15ml MONIN Grenadine
30ml MONIN Pink Grapefruit syrup
30ml gin
60ml orange juice
1 cinnamon stick

GARNISH
Rosemary sprig

METHOD
Add all ingredients into a shaker. Add ice and shake well to combine. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish to serve.

Our talented Honoka and her win at the MONIN Asia Coffee Creativity Cup 2023 are making headlines! 🙌 Grab a cup of coffee and read all about it here:

New Zealand Coffee Success - Restaurant & Café MONIN New Zealand's very own Honoka Kawashima has taken out the grand prize at the MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup 2023 Asia-Pacific Finals.

Try a refreshing twist this summer with our MONIN Cucumber syrup! 🥒 Shout out to The Shout NZ for the feature 🙌

Read more about our syrup here: https://www.theshout.co.nz/try-a-refreshing-twist-this-summer/

PSA: And the winner of the MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup 2023 Asia Pacific Finals is our very own Honoka from New Zealand! 🥳 The competition took place in Malaysia, and the winning drink was her Espresso Lacto-Sour ☕🤩 Congratulations on the win, . We are so proud of your achievement 🏆 And a big shout out to for hosting this incredible event and giving baristas from all over Asia Pacific the platform to showcase their skills.

MONIN NZ are super proud to be sponsoring the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association Barista Champs for 2024! 🙌 Find out all the deets, including on how to participate, right here: https://nzsca.org/2023/10/03/barista-champs-24-updates/