Imagine sitting poolside with the summer sun beating down and the sweltering heat inescapable. There’s not a cloud in the sky nor a hint of a cool breeze, and the poolside waiter offers you a drink. You curiously accept the mug, take a sip and realize…it’s a warm eggnog with rum.
Although delicious in the winter, the decadence of eggnog with rum might not satisfy the summer desire to cool off and rehydrate. It is vital for businesses to recognize that delicious applications may always be delicious. There is a time and place where specific applications can truly shine.
In the sweltering heat, customers are more likely to search for light, fruity applications to cool off and rehydrate. Popular flavors associated with summer are citrus, mint, coconut, aloe vera, cucumber, watermelon, berries, pineapple, and combinations of these flavors. Iced tea, though not a flavor itself, is a quintessential summertime favorite.
Use these flavors in beverages, desserts, salads, sauces, and entrées! There’s no limit on flavor combinations, and with the support of Northwest Naturals, there’s no reason your business can’t participate in creating thirst-quenching, refreshing applications that fit your brand, reach your flavor goals, and satisfy your customers’ pallet preferences.
Since 1980, Northwest Naturals has specialized in helping businesses create the highest quality flavors for their applications. After 40 years, we know what works, and we love using our expertise to help your products hit the shelves. We want you to succeed, so our team has compiled a list of application inspirations to get your creative juices flowing so you can start crafting your summertime bestseller.
Application Inspiration to Beat the Heat
Lime Jalapeño Crema
A delicious crema can take your poolside appetizer to new heights. Put it on tacos, salads, and bowls, or use it as a dip for chips or vegetables. Make it summery by adding citrus and make it interesting by adding heat! The fruit will cut the heaviness of the dip, making it tangy and lighter. The heat will add a layer of flavor, making your crema even more dynamic and memorable.
If you’re inspired to try the jalapeño lime flavor combination for a crema or another application, Northwest Naturals offers their award-winning ready-to-use jalapeño lime juice concentrate product!
Orange Lime or Apple Hibiscus Margaritas
Margaritas are a year-round crowd-pleaser. They are refreshing, tangy, and easily customizable. For example, you can use Northwest Natural’s Orange Lime Juice Concentrate or Apple Hibiscus for a margarita. Both will result in very different flavors; however, they work well with the saltiness and acidity of the cocktail. Use them in beverages, from smoothies to kombuchas to seltzers.
Try our Orange Lime or Apple Hibiscus products! We offer free samples! Request a bottle on our website.
Citrus Cucumber Pesto
Pesto is one of the world’s most popular flavors. It is rich, fresh, versatile, and comforting. It is also easily customizable! Add a refreshing and surprising twist to this culinary favorite by adding citrus cucumber juice. It is a unique variation of the traditional pesto that adds a brightness that won’t go unnoticed. It is a fantastic summertime option for businesses that want to experiment with out-of-the-box flavors.
Our Citrus Cucumber Juice Concentrate is another award-winning juice concentrate product we would love to share with you! Request a free sample on our website!
Deep Dish Berry Cobbler
Cobblers are delicious all year round but especially in the summertime. They require minimal effort, are easily customizable, are juicy and fruity, look rustically aesthetic, and capitalize on in-season fruits like berries!
Use our juice concentrates to ensure your berry flavors are of the highest quality and maintain a consistent flavor intensity. We recommend using our Dark Sweet Cherry, Wildberry, and award-winning Blackberry Juice Concentrate.
Request a free sample on our website!
Peach Arnold Palmer (Peach & Black Tea)
It wouldn’t be summer without iced tea. Arnold Palmers are an invitingly non-alcoholic beverage. It is refreshing, hydrating, light, and balanced. Add a peachy flavor and elevate this classic beverage to something unique and even more delightful.
Peaches add a distinctly aromatic and fragrant essence to your applications, so we suggest getting creative! Like using our Peach Arnold Palmer Juice Concentrate and experimenting with new applications!
Request a free sample on our website!
Let’s create something great together!
It isn’t too late to get started on your next summertime bestseller! Whether creating the next best poolside cocktail or twisting traditional recipes, we love providing the best flavors and the perfect solutions for our clients any time of the year. So, are you looking to bring your application to life? Contact us or request a sample today!