It’s already come to that time of year again where the days are getting shorter, and everything is getting colder. Coffee shops should take this opportunity to introduce warm cosy drinks alongside making new seasonal goodies for this special season. Themed drinks are the perfect way to bring in customers to try new, limited time drinks. Here are some recipe ideas to create some devilishly delicious drinks for your customers over the Halloween period.

Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Ah yes, pumpkin spice, the most popular drink during the autumn season. Creating this popular drink in your local café will surely bring a lot of smiles to faces.

You’ll need

• Double shot of Pumpkin Spiced Syrup 
• Double espresso
• Steamed milk
• Cinnamon

Method

1. Brew your espresso and then add the shots of syrup to it
2. Pour in the steamed milk
3. Give it a stir
4. Dust with cinnamon to finish
5. Enjoy!

‘Trick or Treat’ Latte

Add a little trickery to your drinks by using a combination of syrups to create a burst of autumnal flavours. This is a fantastic way to change up the traditional pumpkin spice latte to create something a little more innovative for your customers to try.

You’ll need

• One shot of Pumpkin Spice Syrup
• One shot of Caramel Syrup 
• Double espresso
• Steamed milk

Method

1. Add the syrup shots to your espresso
2. Pour in steamed milk
3. Optional: Use a spooky sprinkler and top your lattes with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg
4. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate

Having hot chocolate should always be a part of your winter menu, as it caters to customers who have a sweeter tooth! Here’s a method of making a hot chocolate even fit the spooky theme!

You’ll need

• Double shot of Pumpkin Spiced Syrup
• Hot Chocolate powder
• Steamed milk
• Cinnamon
• Whipped cream (and marshmallows!)

Method

1. Add your milk to a jug
2. Pour in the hot chocolate powder and pumpkin spiced syrup
3. Steam the milk, angling the jug to blend the 3 ingredients
4. Pour into your mug and add a layer of whipped cream and marshmallows
5. Dust with cinnamon to finish
6. Enjoy!

If you wish to go the extra mile to make your café a little bit spookier, check out our recent blog for 6 Simple Ways to Market your Café this Halloween. Happy Halloween!