The team at Zafiato are always supporting our cafe partners, helping craft must-have drink menu items. With the holiday season here, it's even more exciting to see what beverage creations coffee shops (big and small) are coming up with.
Whether you're looking for a shining star on your holiday menu or wanting to warm the cockles of your customers' hearts, these seasonal drink creations not only imbue the holiday spirit but also offer cafes a unique opportunity to attract and retain customers.
For cafe owners, managers, and baristas; a knowledge of what's trending in holiday cafe drinks and having the right partner to provide the supplies needed to serve them, can make all the difference.
In this post, we'll showcase the most popular holiday drinks of the 2024 season and share the supplies needed to prepare and serve them so you can embrace some of these up-to-the-moment trends to enhance your cafe's brand during the holidays.
Trending Holiday Cafe Drinks of 2024 (with Recipes)
Warm Heart
Let this enticing latte warm up your cafe customers this winter, featuring Giffard White Chocolate Sauce and Giffard Mint Syrup.
Warm Heart Recipe:
½oz (1 pump) White Chocolate Sauce
½oz (2 pumps) Peppermint Syrup
espresso
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
garnish with cayenne pepper and/or cinnamon
*based on 12oz drink
Turtle Latte
Blending decadent Giffard Chocolate Sauce with rich espresso and Giffard Toffee Nut Syrup, the Turtle Latte will create a customer favourite on your menu.
Turtle Latte Recipe:
½oz (1 pump) Chocolate Sauce
½oz (2 pumps) Toffee Nut Syrup
espresso
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
garnish with Caramel Sauce drizzle
*based on 12oz drink
Krampus
A holiday latte featuring Giffard Chocolate Sauce and Giffard Cherry Syrup that perfectly captures the essence of a chocolate-covered cherry.
Krampus Recipe:
½oz (1 pump) Chocolate Sauce
½oz (2 pumps) Cherry Syrup
espresso
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
*based on 12oz drink
Detroit Fog
This London Fog alternative, featuring Tea Monde Earl Grey and Giffard Vanilla Syrup, adds espresso to give it a "dirty" twist.
Detroit Fog Recipe:
1 Earl Grey tea bag
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
½oz (2 pumps) Vanilla Syrup
espresso
*based on 12oz drink
Grinch's Goblet
This iced matcha latte features Aiya Sweetened Matcha, Giffard White Chocolate Sauce and Giffard Mint Syrup, giving it all the vibes you need in a cold holiday drink.
Grinch's Goblet Recipe:
½oz (1 pump) White Chocolate Sauce
½oz (2 pumps) Peppermint Syrup
1 tbsp Aiya Sweetened Matcha (or other prepared matcha)
ice
10oz Oat Milk (or other milk)
garnish with crushed candy cane
*based on 12oz drink
Drunken Gingerbread Man
An inviting twist on the classic holiday favourite Gingerbread Latte featuring Giffard Gingerbread Syrup, Giffard Mint Syrup, Tea Monde Chai Tea.
Drunken Gingerbread Man Recipe:
¼oz (1 pump) Gingerbread Syrup
¼oz (1 pump) Peppermint Syrup
1 bag Chai Tea
espresso
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
garnish with crushed gingerbread or a gingerbread man
*based on 12oz drink
Winter Mint Tea Latte
A winter wonderland drink addition for your "not coffee" menu featuring Tea Monde Moroccan Mint Tea and Giffard Lavender Syrup.
Winter Mint Tea Latte Recipe:
½oz (2 pumps) Lavender Syrup
1 bag Mint Tea
10oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
*based on 12oz drink
Frosty’s Iced Cocoa
A holiday drink for all ages featuring Giffard Chocolate Sauce and Giffard Speculoos Syrup. Include espresso for a caffeine kick or leave it nightcap and kid-friendly without.
Frosty’s Iced Cocoa Recipe:
½oz (1 pump) Chocolate Sauce
½oz (2 pumps) Speculoos Syrup
espresso
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
garnish with whipped cream and crushed biscoff cookie
*based on 12oz drink
Omit espresso to make it kid-friendly or caffeine-free
Kinder Latte
Let your customers revisit their childhood with this seasonal best seller featuring Giffard White Chocolate Sauce and Giffard Hazelnut Syrup.
Kinder Latte Recipe:
½oz (1 pump) White Chocolate Sauce
½oz (2 pumps) Hazelnut Syrup
espresso
8oz steamed Oat Milk (or other milk)
*based on 12oz drink
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By aligning with a brand that understands the intricacies of the cafe business, you're ensuring that you stay ahead in crafting delightful and innovative menu options.
We’re here to simplify the cafe supply chain process, offering you a seamless experience so you can focus on what you do best—delighting your customers. Consider what one satisfied partner shared: "The peace of mind knowing Zafiato has our supplies covered is invaluable, especially during the bustling holiday rush."
With Zafiato, you'll have dependable support and quality supplies at your fingertips, enabling you to enhance your brand and captivate your audience. Contact us to learn how much easier it will be working with Zafiato as your family-operated, service-driven one-stop cafe supplies shop.
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