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Synergy Flavours has launched two new gin and tequila flavour ranges, suitable for both alcoholic and low- and no-alcohol products. The gin range features six new gin flavourings, a complete negroni cocktail flavouring and a crème de mure flavouring for gin bramble cocktails. To develop the range, Synergy analysed four leading gins using Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionisation Detection (GC-FID), identifying and quantifying their key aroma compounds. Each flavouring and its corresponding aromas are mapped out on a flavour descriptor chart, enabling customers to select the right flavouring depending on their desired profile. The negroni and crème de mure flavourings were based on negroni and gin bramble cocktails developed by the application team, allowing Synergy to replicate the complex aromas in a single flavouring. The tequila range offers two tequila flavourings to help manufacturers develop authentic tequila cocktails, plus a complete margarita flavouring. As with the gin cocktail flavourings, a margarita cocktail created by Synergy’s application team was used to develop the margarita flavouring. It layers the floral notes of tequila with sour notes of Persian lime to offer a complete and balanced flavour. A triple-sec flavouring is also part of the tequila range, which can be used to accompany the margarita flavouring to deliver the desired level of orange notes in a cocktail. Both new ranges are the result of Synergy’s analysis of spirit flavour profiles, part of the company’s growing spirits flavours portfolio following the launch of its whiskey flavours in December. They can be used independently or in conjunction with other Synergy flavours and extracts. This is demonstrated by Synergy’s Paloma application concept, which combines the new tequila flavour with grapefruit, gentian extract and capsicum flavouring. Vicky Berry, senior European business development manager at Synergy Flavours, commented: “We’re really excited to add on-trend gin and tequila to our rapidly expanding spirits flavours portfolio. Both spirits have very complex flavours which vary depending on how they’re developed, and this is an example where we’ve used analytical techniques to understand and emulate, so manufacturers have more choice when selecting gin or tequila profiles.”