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Briefly about Monin
Monin (Monni) is not just a French company that produces alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. This is a whole corporation that owns the largest collection of liqueurs and syrups in the world.
To date, 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 Russian and Ukrainian markets, but this is not a reason for sadness, since the brightest specimens can still be bought in a large supermarket or an online store with alcoholic beverages.
A Brief History of the Monin Brand
The company was founded in 1912 in the province of Bourges. It is located near the agricultural regions of France, which are engaged in the cultivation of fragrant fruits and berries.
George Monin worked tirelessly to expand the product line. So, since 1930, the production of liqueurs and syrups from tropical fruits of the Caribbean, Morocco and West Africa has been established.
Many bartenders are sure that Monin syrups can become a full-fledged replacement for any liquor that is part of a particular cocktail. So, Monin Triple Sec replaces Cointreau, Monin Coffee replaces Kalua, Monin Coconut replaces Malibu, and so on.
Monin is considered a true trendsetter in the liquor industry. Thanks to this brand, the whole world has learned a new term “mocktail”, which means mixing soft drinks.
Monin production features
The company’s slogan sounds like “La Passion de la Qualite”, which means “Passion for Quality”.
You can not even go to a fortuneteller to understand that all Monin products are made from natural ingredients and selected high-quality spirits.
Types of liquor Monin
Even with all the desire, it is very difficult to review all the flavors of the Monin liqueur line, as they are constantly changing. Some items are removed from sale, some are produced exclusively for export, and new items are added annually. This is a non-stop process.
We will consider the most common types of liquors in Russia and Ukraine.
Monin, Creme d’Abricot, 20% is an amber-colored cream liqueur with a mild apricot aroma and a long aftertaste of honey and almonds.
Monin, Creme de Banane, 20% – the drink has a rich yellow color and a velvety banana taste with light hints of caramel.
Monin, Creme de Cacao, 20% – dark brown liqueur with a bright taste of cocoa beans and velvety notes of dark chocolate.
Monin, Creme de Cacao Blanc, 20% – the liqueur has a neutral transparent color and a characteristic cocoa aroma.
Monin, Liqueur de Cafe, 25% – the drink has a dark coffee color and a pleasant coffee taste with tones of coconut and a bitter aftertaste.
Monin, Liqueur de Cherry, 24% is a deep purple liqueur with a pronounced cherry aroma and a slight aftertaste of almonds.
Monin, Liqueur de Blue Curacao, 20% – deep blue color of the drink, complements the taste and aroma of citrus fruits with a pleasant bitter aftertaste.
Monin, Liqueur de Litchi, 20% – a drink with a soft pink tint and a pronounced taste and aroma of exotic lychee fruits.
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 caught in the aftertaste.
Monin, Creme de Menthe Blanche, 20% – cream liqueur has a transparent color and is distinguished by a soft menthol freshness.
Monin, Creme de Menthe Verte, 20% – a green drink contains 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 the green Granny apple.
Monin, Liqueur de Triple Sec Curacao, 35% – the drink has a clear color and a pleasant taste with a 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% – liqueur with a rich purple color and an interesting sour taste with hints of caramel. The smell captures the aroma of violet petals.
Monin, Liqueur de Watermelon, 20% – the juicy red color of the drink completely sets off the fragrant taste of watermelon with light notes of honey.
You can also sometimes find Monin liquor on store shelves with the aroma of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, peaches, coconuts and a tandem of strawberries and strawberries.
How to drink Monin liqueurs
To fully enjoy Monin liqueurs, it is recommended to pour the drink into a wide glass, throw in a couple of ice cubes and slowly enjoy the taste and aroma of the drink.
But as you already understood, bartenders who appreciate quality also cannot do without Monin products. And any masterpiece cocktail for 80, and sometimes for 100% consists of syrups and liqueurs of the brand we are considering.
Do you know what a delicious taste of ice cream, desserts and fruits in combination with fruit and berry liqueurs? If not, then this is another reason to taste Monin products.
Relevance: 02.03.2018
Tags: Liqueurs, Pourings, Liqueurs, Brands of liqueurs