Fall/Winter Trends with BarJus

As the leaves turn, bartenders are reimagining menus with seasonal flair, mindful drinking, and bold experimentation. Here's what’s on tap—and how BarJus products are the perfect partners to bring these trends to life

Trend #1: Hyper-Local Ingredients & Farm-to-Glass Flair

Bartenders are using local produce, foraged herbs, and regional flavours to craft cocktails that tell a story. Think blackberry, blueberry, beetroot, carrot ginger, pear, maple, apples, and homegrown botanicals.

BarJus Fit: Fresh‑pressed Blueberry, Blackberry, Annapolis Valley Apple Juice, Apple Cider, Pear, Beets, Carrot and so much mode, as well our made to order cocktail blends such as Blueberry Grunt, Cranberry Cocktail tall offer a vibrant, authentic base flavours with zero added sugar, water or chemicals

Fresh Juice

Trend #2: Low‑ and Zero‑ABV Creativity

Demand for mindful drinking continues to rise—mocktails are more imaginative than ever. Bartenders use non‑alcoholic spirits and flavourful mixers to offer inclusive options. 

BarJus Fit:

NOA: for a wide variety spirits and liqueurs to help recreate favourite classic cocktails. Made in Quebec NOA

Sobrii: N/A from Ontario, RTD’s, gin & Tequila Sobrii

Giffards: From France, non‑alcoholic liqueurs Giffards

Big Spruce: from Cape Breton, Stout NA beer Big Spruce

Bellwoods Brewery: from Ontario serving up N/A craft beer Bellwoods

All of these brands together will help craft a rich, balanced zero-proof cocktails and menu. 

Trend #3: Coffee & Espresso-Infused Cocktails

Espresso martinis, Coffee Negroni’s, Spanish coffees and coffee‑dream cocktails are trending—infusing bold roasted notes into autumnal drinks. 

BarJus Fit: Espresso Concentrate delivers deep, velvety flavour—perfect for creating cocktails with a wake-up call.Espresso Concentrate

Giffard’s: from France offering Syrups in - Chocolate, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Hazelnut Syrups Giffards

Bitters:  Cacao Coffee Bitters

Trend #4: Savoury, Umami, and Fermented Edges

Think miso, tahini, vinegar, kombucha—these savoury, fermented flavours add complexity and depth. 

BarJus Fit: Explore our complex offering of Bitters collection that includes flavours:  Caco Coffee, Cherry, Walnut, Turkish Tobacco, Orange Cardamon and more Bitters

As well our fall season Cocktail Blends as the building blocks for savoury twists and seasonal experimentation.  Cocktail Blends

Finally, from cozy mocktails to bold local infusions, BarJus delivers. Fall into flavour this season—with tools that empower your creativity!