Metro Türkiye Announces New Beverage Catalog for Summer Menus

Metro Turkey, the closest business partner of the food and beverage industry, brings together a rich selection of products sought after for summer's favorite drinks in its new Beverage Catalog, from flavored syrups and frozen fruits to beverage preparation equipment such as shakers and jiggers, as well as various types of glasses and ice machines. Enriching this colorful world with the latest trends, creative recipes, and special tips, Metro Türkiye brings a refreshing breath to summer menus.

With the arrival of summer, consumers are turning to refreshing beverages that offer new experiences beyond classic flavors. Mocktails, in particular, a rising category in recent years, create a significant opportunity for businesses with both their creativity and presentation skills. Metro TurkeyThe new Beverage Catalog enriches its summer season product solutions with trend predictions prepared with the expertise of mixologist Onur Balk, creative recipes from Gastronometro, and professional suggestions that will add value to businesses.

2026 Beverage Trends

In the beverage world, 2026 is shaping up to be a period where classic boundaries are disappearing and gastronomic depth is taking center stage. Sophisticated botanical drinks featuring aromatic herbs, spices, and citrus peels are on the rise, while cold-brewed teas are establishing themselves as powerful bases for creating lightness and aromatic depth. Coffee-based mocktails, with their signature presentation character, offer refreshing options, especially when paired with citrus and botanicals. The "garden fresh" trend, prepared with the invigorating effect of cucumber, green apple, and fresh herbs, opens up a refreshing space, while "swicy" combinations, where sweet and spicy flavors come together, are breaking the mold. The boldest character in the category is created by fermented bases that gain depth with ingredients such as olive brine and pickle juice. For smooth and modern drinks, plant-based milk combinations are finding their place on the menus.

Trendy Products at Metro

Metro Türkiye brings together a rich product portfolio that incorporates emerging beverage trends into its menus, with renewed ingredients and expanded variety. Rioba SyrupsIt makes it easy to develop creative recipes while offering a consistent experience with every serving. The new product features a rich fruit content. Rioba PureesIt adds a rich fruity character to recipes while shortening preparation time, thus increasing operational efficiency. Rioba's new Tonic Series It offers three different alternatives with plain, grapefruit, and ginger flavors, and can be consumed alone or combined with other drinks. It offers a wide range of uses, from coffee-based mocktails to botanical beverages. Rioba Organic Lemonades and Smoothies, Rioba Teas and Rioba Coffee Types It complements creative recipes.

Combining quality and performance, Metro Chef products assist professionals not only in the kitchen but also in beverage preparation. Fresh fruits and vegetables, along with edible flowers and microgreens, provide an aesthetic touch, while frozen and smoothie-style drinks feature a variety of ingredients ranging from blueberries and pomegranates to strawberries and currants. Metro Chef Frozen Fruit Varieties It offers businesses the same taste and product standardization throughout the year. In recipes where fermented and gastronomic flavors stand out, Metro Chef Gherkin Pickles with scratches, cracks, grills and filled green olive varietiesIt adds unique and layered flavors to beverages.

Gain Speed ​​with Professional Bar Equipment

Metro Turkey aims to perfect operational processes behind the scenes with its non-food product group as well. The new generation of blenders, strainers, jiggers, and shakers, essential for professional kitchens and bars, ensure consistent flavor in every glass. Ice machines, beverage coolers, and citrus juicers, which increase speed during busy service hours, ease operations; while aesthetically pleasing glass options tailored to each recipe add a unique look and character to mocktails.

Starting July 8, 2026, you can visit the Metro Turkey website to browse the Beverage Catalog and discover a selection of products that will strengthen your business's beverage identity, as well as special recipes, tips prepared with Onur Balk, and new trends.