Autumn has Fallen
For some, Autumn is the sad end of Summer, and the start of the colder months. But for a lot of people, it’s the best season of all; with the brown, orange and gold colours of the leaves, the warming, cosy fires and soothing hot drinks.
If you’ve a lover of Autumn or not; there are some delicious recipes that will warm you up and perhaps also give you that burst of energy needed to keep you running smoothly on those bitterly cold mornings.
There’s also Halloween and Bonfire night coming up in the near future, which are great opportunities to offer themed drinks and special offers and events to coincide with these dates that make Autumn so special.
Halloween
It’s the spookiest night of the year, and traditional pumpkins are being carved, costumes are being created and the magic of the Autumn season is coming alive.
Pumpkins have been a Halloween tradition for hundreds of years; Carving scary faces into pumpkins is a popular Halloween tradition that originated in Ireland and continues on to this day, often illuminated with candles.
Pumpkin Spice
Fruity and warming, our pumpkin spice syrup from Sweetbird is the perfect ingredient for a delicious seasonal treat. Use one of our spooky recipes, or get creative and create your own hot or cold Halloween delight.
Haunting Hot Chocolate Recipe:
You’ll need:
- Double shot of Sweetbird Pumpkin Spiced Syrup
- Zuma White Hot Chocolate
- Steamed milk
- Optional: Cinnamon
Method
- Combine 1 scoop hot chocolate with a splash of water
- Add 2 pumps syrup and mix into a smooth paste
- Add steamed milk, stirring as you pour
- Dust with cinnamon to finish
Trick or Treat Latte Recipe:
You’ll need:
- One shot of Sweetbird Pumpkin Spiced Syrup
- One shot of Sweetbird Caramel Syrup
- Double espresso
- Steamed milk
- Optional: Cinnamon
Method
- Add the syrup shots to your espresso
- Pour in the steamed milk (remember to do your scariest latte art!)
- Optional: Use a spooky sprinkler and top your lattes with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg
We’ll be sharing more recipes and ideas on the build up to Bonfire Night, so be sure to keep an eye on our social media pages or blog for more.