Summer

Flavours
Forecast 2022:
Beverages
Summer drinks with complex layers and adventurous
tastes are on the rise. We showcase the rising flavours
that will influence categories including menus,
ingredients, pantry items, and alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages.

 LEMONGRASS
evocative of Asian and tropical getaways,
lemongrass is a rising flavour for summer
drinks, adding citrusy fragrance without the
bitterness and acidity of citrus fruits
 TAMARIND
this distinctively balanced sweet and sour
flavour is moving from savoury foods in
Asian, African and Latin American cuisine to
cocktails and craft soda
Ume (umeboshi/chamoy)
rising interest in fermented flavours is opening
opportunities for sweet, sour and salty Japanese
ume flavour in drinks while Mexican chamoy
kicks it up a notch with chilli heat.

 DRAGONFRUIT
Interest in tropical fruits has grown in many
global markets due to multicultural diversity,
Dragon fruits, also known as pitaya, is a cactus
fruit with a delicate sweet, mild flavour.

 TANGERINE
colourful, sweet and tart, brands are tapping into
tangerine’ bold hue, summery flavour and
immune-boosting properties in drinks, treats
and more…