Sip Into Summer
The 90s are back, the music, the fashion, but especially the temperatures. As the mercury rises this summer, your customers will be looking to you to help them stay cool. Need some recipe inspiration? Don’t sweat, we got you.
Iced Lavender London Fog
Frosty and floral, it's the perfect summer pick-me-up.
Yield: 1 serving (16 oz)
Ingredients:
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag (or 1.5 tsp loose-leaf)
- 6 oz hot water
- 0.75 oz lavender syrup (approx. 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 0.5 oz vanilla syrup (approx. 1 tablespoon)
- 6 oz cold milk (dairy or alternative)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: dried lavender buds for garnish
Instructions:
- 1. Steep 1 Earl Grey tea bag in 6 oz of hot water for 3–5 minutes, then remove the bag and let the tea cool slightly.
- 2. Add 0.75 oz of lavender syrup and 0.5 oz of vanilla syrup to the brewed tea and stir well.
- 3. Fill a 16 oz glass with ice.
- 4. Pour 6 oz of cold milk over the ice, then slowly pour the sweetened Earl Grey tea over the milk.
- 5. Gently stir to combine.
- 6. Garnish with a pinch of dried lavender buds, if desired. Serve with a straw.
Caramel Frappe
It’s sweet. It’s smooth. It might be the most popular iced coffee drink on the planet.
Yield: 1 serving (16 oz)
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Big Train Caramel Blended Iced Coffee Mix (approx. 40 g)
- 6 oz cold milk (dairy or alternative)
- 1 oz caramel syrup (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- 1½ cups ice (approx. 12 oz)
- Optional: whipped cream and caramel drizzle for topping
Instructions:
- 1. Add 1/3 cup of Big Train Iced Coffee Mix, 6 oz cold milk, 1 oz caramel syrup, and 1½ cups of ice into a blender.
- 2. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Pour into a 16 oz cup.
- 4. Top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle if desired.
- 5. Serve immediately with a straw.
White Mocha Frappe
Encourage your customers to get lost in the sauce.
Yield: 1 serving (16 oz)
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Big Train Mocha Blended Iced Coffee mix (approx. 40 g)
- 6 oz cold milk (dairy or alternative)
- 1 oz Monin White Chocolate Sauce (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- 1½ cups ice (approx. 12 oz)
- Optional: whipped cream, toffee bits, or marshmallows for topping
Instructions:
- 1. Add 1/3 cup of Mocha mix, 6 oz of cold milk, 1 oz of Monin White Chocolate Sauce, and 1½ cups of ice to a blender.
- 2. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Pour into a 16 oz cup.
- 4. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of white chocolate sauce, and a sprinkle of toffee bits or marshmallows if desired.
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