Sunny with a chance of savings.
Reduce costs with money-saving, tastebud-pleasing recipes.
Shower your cafe with savings this month with ingredients and supplies designed to reduce Cost of Goods Sold (aka COGS).
Honey Vanilla Chai Latte
This recipe concentrates on the good stuff: namely, chai concentrate, complemented by milk, honey, and vanilla.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz chai concentrate
- 4 oz milk (whole, almond, oat, or your choice)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice (for cold version)
Directions:
For Hot Version:
- Steam the milk and the chai using the steam wand until hot and frothy (about 150°F/65°C).
- In a cup, combine chai concentrate, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the steamed milk into the cup with the chai mixture.
- Stir gently to combine and serve.
For Cold Version:
- Combine the chai concentrate, honey, and vanilla extract in a shaker or mixing cup.
- Add ice to a 16oz cup, then pour the chai mixture over it.
- Add cold milk and stir or shake well to mix.
- Serve with a straw and garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon, if desired.
Sparkling Honey Ginger Lemonade
When life gives you lemons, get out the lemonade concentrate and make sweet, fizzy drinks.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz lemonade using concentrate
- 4 oz ginger ale (store-brand)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Ice
Directions:
- 1. Fill a cup with ice.
- 2. Stir honey into the lemonade until dissolved.
- 3. Pour ginger ale over the lemonade.
- 4. Stir and serve.
Strawberry Acai Coconut Cooler
This berry tasty concentrate gets even better with refreshing coconut water. YUM.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Strawberry Acai Refresher Concentrate
- 6 oz coconut milk (carton or canned)
- 4 oz water or coconut water
- Ice
- Shredded coconut (for garnish, optional)
Directions:
- 1. Fill a cup with ice.
- 2. Pour in Strawberry Acai Refresher Concentrate, coconut milk, and water.
- 3. Stir and serve.
Watermelon Cucumber Mint Spritzer
Like a spa for your tastebuds.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Watermelon Cucumber Mint Refresher Concentrate
- 6 oz sparkling water
- Ice Lime wedge (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- 1. Fill a 16oz cup with ice.
- 2. Pour Watermelon Cucumber Mint Refresher Concentrate over the ice.
- 3. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- 4. Garnish with a lime wedge for a citrusy kick.
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