Merry concoctions

The holiday season is here, and as the festivities kick into high gear, holiday drinks take center stage as they warm both body and spirit and spread a lot of good vibes and cheer.

Torani, the world leader in flavoring syrups, sauces and blended drinks bases, shares merry concoctions based on that creamy, velvety, decadent treasure called chocolate that you can enjoy alone or with company while watching the colored lights flicker on the tree.

Recently, Torani and Equilibrium Intertrade Corporation, top Philippine distributor of coffee, tea and specialty beverage products, engaged over 60 baristas and restaurateurs from well-known coffee houses, restaurants and hotels in Luzon to teach the science of flavor and more at the first-ever Torani Master Flavor Class.

Anjali Ganpule, Torani San Francisco’s innovative food scientist, conducted the three-part workshop and shared the art of seducing the senses with both exciting and soothing flavors. The class learned to craft amazing flavors and how to understand, develop and promote their drinks in a competitive market.

Torani Syrups & Sauces was brought to the Philippines by Equilibrium Intertrade Corporation from San Francisco, CA to re-create the café experience of San Francisco’s North Beach here. It paved the way for the growth of the first and second waves of the Philippine Specialty Coffee Trade.

These Rolls Royce of coffee flavorings has served millions of exciting lattes in many cafes in the country since it first went into the market in 1998. Equilibrium Intertrade Corporation, the country’s official distributor of Torani, has been in operation for over 21 years in the Philippines. It caters to top hotels, restaurants and the specialty coffee trade with products like espresso machines, specialty teas and other specialty beverages.

Below are three delicious and merry concoctions from Torani just right for the Holiday season.

Drizzle puree in a glass and set aside. Put all ingredients in a blender except Ambiante. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass. Top with Whipped Cream and Strawberry Puree.

60cc Café Essential Chocoholics Choice Powder

Put all ingredients in a blender except Ambiante Whipped Cream, Dark Choco Sauce and Toasted Marshmallow. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass. Top with Whipped Cream, Dark Chocolate Sauce and Toasted Marshmallow.

Spread whipped cream and dark chocolate sauce in the glass and set aside. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into the glass. Garnish with whipped cream and candy sprinkle.