Fruity, Caffeinated Iced Drinks For Your Summer Menu

Iced drinks offer a cool and refreshing escape from hot weather, and for many, fruity versions evoke memories of childhood summers, carefree days, and simple pleasures.

With Lotus Energy Concentrate's array of flavors, and the recipes below, your customers can enjoy a caffeinated kick along with the nostalgia of fruit-flavored iced drinks.

Bomb Pop

  1. Add the puree to the bottom of a 16 oz cup and fill with ice.
  2. Mix half the water with the Lotus and slowly pour on top of the puree.
  3. Mix the remaining soda water with the syrup and slowly pour on top of the white layer.

*Focus on pouring ingredients around the edges of the cup to help prevent the layers from mixing.



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Topics: Recipes, Energy Drinks, Iced Tea & Lemonade, Iced Drinks



Matcha Drink Recipes for Summer

Sweeten your customers' summer afternoons with delicious recipes that showcase the endless possibilities of matcha.

Watermelon Matcha Latte

  1. In a 16 oz cup with ice, mix together all the ingredients
  2. Garnish with a slice of fresh watermelon

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Topics: Recipes, Teas & Chai, Iced Tea & Lemonade, Flavored Lattes, Iced Drinks



Summertime Flavors for Chai, Lattes and Cocktails

Chai, lattes, and cocktails can all be perfectly seasonal in the summer when made with ice, fresh ingredients, and lighter flavors that transform them into refreshing treats perfect for warm weather.

Lavender Chai

  1. In a 16 oz glass with ice, combine all ingredients and stir well.
  2. Garnish with dried lavender if desired.
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Topics: Coffee & Espresso, Recipes, Teas & Chai, Cocktails & Mocktails, Cold Brew & Iced Coffee, Flavored Lattes, Iced Drinks



Strawberry Lemonade & Iced Tea

The natural sweetness of strawberries balances both the tartness of lemonade and the bitterness of tea, creating well-rounded and enjoyable flavor profiles for each.

Offering strawberry versions of tea and lemonade at your shop can help you ring in the summer season, and may also differentiate your business and attract customers

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Topics: Recipes, Cocktails & Mocktails



Sangria for any season

Sangria is incredibly versatile. It can be made with various wines (red, white, rosé), fruits (citrus, berries, melon), and liqueurs (brandy, triple sec). It's also a crowd pleaser with its refreshing taste and festive appeal.

Check out these sangria recipes that will take you from sun-kissed summer days to cozy winter nights.

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Topics: Recipes, Cocktails & Mocktails



Easy Iced Drinks — From Coffee to Elderflower

Iced drinks are a powerhouse for coffee shops, offering a refreshing and flexible coffee experience as well as fruity options. And when the heat is on, iced drinks are a sure bet for pulling in more customers. Plus, a diverse lineup of iced drinks broadens your shop's appeal to a spectrum of patrons.

Try these recipes from Lotus, Monin and Routin — or experiment with the ingredient ratios below to create your own signature drinks.

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Topics: Coffee & Espresso, Recipes, Cold Brew & Iced Coffee, Iced Drinks



Recipes Using Liquid Frappe from Monin and Routin 1883

What does the frappe base of your dreams look like? Our dream is a neutral, flavorless base that’s dairy-free! That way, you can make frappes your own way.

Routin 1883 and Monin both have a liquid frappe base that fits the bill, and the powder-free mess is an added bonus. A breeze to use and easy to customize, your blender season is sure to run smooth, like a frappe!

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Topics: Recipes, Blended Drinks, Sauces & Syrups, Blended Coffee