Autumn is the season when customers start asking for pumpkin spice, and venues with the right syrup behind the bar are the ones that capture that demand. Monin Pumpkin Spice syrup blends sweet pumpkin with warming cinnamon and clove, and it works across hot drinks, iced drinks, milkshakes and cocktails. This guide covers how to use it on your Autumn drinks menu, which bottle size suits your venue, and how to serve it well.
Why Pumpkin Spice Belongs on Your Autumn Drinks Menu
Pumpkin spice is one of the most recognisable seasonal flavours in hospitality. Customers associate it with the turn of the weather, and it gives your menu an easy seasonal talking point without needing a complete rewrite.
Monin Pumpkin Spice syrup balances sweet pumpkin with bold cinnamon and clove notes, the tastes most closely linked with Autumn. Because it is a syrup, it slots into the drinks you already make, so there is no new equipment and no complicated training for staff.
What Can You Make with Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup?
Hot Drinks
Pumpkin spice is at its best in warm drinks. It works in:
- Lattes and other coffee-based drinks
- Hot chocolate
- Speciality teas and other hot beverages
For hot drinks, a serve of 15–20ml is the recommended starting point, which keeps portions consistent from one shift to the next.
Iced and Blended Drinks
Autumn does not have to mean hot drinks only. The syrup also suits iced teas, frappes, milkshakes and dessert drinks, which helps if your venue stays busy on mild days.
Cocktails and Mocktails
Cinnamon, clove and pumpkin pair well with seasonal cocktails and mocktails. For bars, a pumpkin spice serve is an easy way to refresh a cocktail list for the season while keeping the same core spirits.
Choosing the Right Bottle: 1 Ltr or 70cl
Both sizes carry the same flavour, so the choice comes down to how much you expect to pour.
Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup 1 Ltr
The 1 litre bottle suits busy cafés, restaurants and bars planning to run pumpkin spice as a feature across the whole Autumn season, particularly across hot drinks and coffee service.
Order Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup 1 Ltr
Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup 70cl
The 70cl bottle is a good fit for smaller venues, for a second station, or if you want to trial the flavour before committing to larger volumes. It is also easy to store behind the bar.
Order Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup 70cl
Serving Tips for Your Pumpkin Spice Menu
- Keep the serve consistent. Measure each pour so every customer gets the same drink.
- Name it clearly. Put “pumpkin spice” on the menu in plain words, since it is the phrase customers are searching for.
- Promote it early. Add it to chalkboards, table cards and social posts as soon as the weather turns.
- Match the flavour to the format. Offer it hot, iced and as a cocktail or mocktail so there is an option for every customer.
Don’t Forget the Cup: Confetti Mixed Colour Double Wall Hot Cups
If you serve pumpkin spice drinks to take away, the cup is part of the experience. Our Confetti Mixed Colour Double Wall Hot Cups (PE lined) add colour to your counter, with each sleeve mixing Baby Blue, Coral, Mint Green, Soft Pink and Yellow.
Double wall construction keeps cups comfortable to hold, and with under 5% plastic content they are recyclable across the UK and Ireland at dedicated cup recycling facilities and aligned with EPR requirements. Both sizes are supplied in packs of 500.
- Confetti Mixed Colour Double Wall Hot Cup, 8oz, 500pk
- Confetti Mixed Colour Double Wall Hot Cup, 12oz, 500pk
Pumpkin Spice Syrup FAQs
What does Monin Pumpkin Spice syrup taste like?
It combines sweet pumpkin with spicy clove and cinnamon, a warming flavour profile that customers closely associate with Autumn.
What drinks can I make with pumpkin spice syrup?
It suits coffee-based drinks such as lattes, hot chocolate, speciality teas and other hot drinks. It also works in iced teas, frappes, milkshakes, dessert drinks, cocktails and mocktails.
How much pumpkin spice syrup should I use per drink?
For hot drinks, 15–20ml per serve is the recommended starting point. Measuring each pour keeps drinks consistent across your team and across shifts.
Which bottle size should I choose, 1 Ltr or 70cl?
The 1 litre bottle suits busy venues running pumpkin spice as a feature across the whole season. The 70cl bottle suits smaller venues, a second station, or anyone who wants to trial the flavour first.
Can I use pumpkin spice syrup in cocktails and mocktails?
Yes. The cinnamon and clove notes pair well with seasonal cocktails and mocktails, so it is an easy way to refresh a drinks list for Autumn.
What size Confetti cups should I use for pumpkin spice drinks?
The 8oz cup suits smaller serves, while the 12oz suits larger favourites such as spiced lattes and hot chocolate. Both are double wall, supplied in packs of 500 with a mixed sleeve of Baby Blue, Coral, Mint Green, Soft Pink and Yellow.
Are Confetti hot cups recyclable?
They contain under 5% plastic and are recyclable across the UK and Ireland at dedicated cup recycling facilities. They are also aligned with EPR requirements.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Samples can be arranged for customers on request. Email sales@lothiansupplycompany.co.uk to ask.
Who does Lothian Supply Company deliver to?
We supply bars, pubs, restaurants and cafés across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Central Belt. Browse the range and order at lothiansupplycompany-trade.co.uk.
Stock Up for Autumn with Lothian Supply Company
Lothian Supply Company supplies bars, pubs, restaurants and cafés across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Central Belt. Get your Monin Pumpkin Spice syrup and Autumn hot cups in before the seasonal rush.
