Make it all about them
when you’re making drinks.
Discover the power of personalization.
Customers aren’t just asking for drink customization. They expect it. Customization can increase demand, return visits, and average order value. The biggest factor driving it all: interesting and unusual flavors that drive trial and personalization.
Here are recipes that do just that.
Coconut Matcha Latte
Add some tropical vibes for matcha magic.
Yield: 1 serving (16 oz)
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (approx. 0.08 oz)
- 2 oz hot water (¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon coconut syrup (approx. 0.5 oz)
- 6 oz coconut milk (or any milk alternative)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- 1. Whisk 1 teaspoon of matcha powder with 2 oz of hot water until smooth and frothy.
- 2. In a separate glass, add 1 tablespoon (0.5 oz) of coconut syrup.
- 3. Fill a 16 oz glass with ice cubes.
- 4. Pour 6 oz of coconut milk over ice and slowly pour in the matcha to create a layered effect.
- 5. Serve and let customers mix for a bolder, personalized flavor experience.
Customization Tips:
- For an even stronger matcha flavor, consider adding an additional teaspoon of matcha powder.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more coconut syrup or experimenting with other syrups like vanilla or hazelnut.
- Offer milk alternatives like oat, almond, or soy milk for different flavor profiles.
Strawberry-Lavender Infused Lemonade
Flowery and fruity offer the pinnacle of sweet refreshment.
Yield: 1 serving (16 oz)
Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (4 oz) strawberry puree (or fresh strawberries blended)
- 1 tablespoon lavender syrup (approx. 0.5 oz)
- 3 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- 1. In a 16 oz glass, mix 4 oz of strawberry puree with 1 tablespoon (0.5 oz) of lavender syrup.
- 2. Add 3 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- 3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- 4. Top with 6 oz of sparkling water or club soda.
- 5. Stir to combine and serve.
Customization Tips:
- Offer the option to make it sweeter with more syrup or other fruit syrups.
- Let customers choose between sparkling or still water for personalization.
- Add more flavors like raspberry or honey to suit different tastes.
Berry Breeze Energy Drink
This berry tasty concentrate gets even better with refreshing coconut water. YUM.
Yield: 1 serving (16 oz)
Ingredients:
- 1 oz berry energy concentrate
- 1 oz blueberry or raspberry puree (approx. 2 oz of fresh berries blended)
- 6 oz coconut milk (or any milk alternative)
- 6 oz ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup or simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions:
- 1. In a shaker, mix 1 oz of berry energy concentrate with 6 oz of coconut milk and 1 tablespoon of agave syrup or simple syrup (if desired).
- 2. In a separate glass, add 1 oz of raspberry puree.
- 3. Fill a 16 oz glass with ice cubes.
- 4. Pour the berry puree first, followed by the energy coconut milk mixture, allowing it to layer beautifully.
- 5. Serve and let customers mix or enjoy the vibrant layered look as is.
Customization Tips:
- Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less agave syrup or simple syrup to the coconut milk mixture.
- Fruit Base: Switch the berry or raspberry puree with other fruits like mango, strawberry, or peach for a different flavor profile.
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