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If you haven't started serving up holiday inspired specialty drinks, now is the time to start! It's not just fun to offer something different; it keeps your loyal customers intrigued and coming back to check out what's new. Make your shop a haven from the hustle and bustle. Create tastes of the season and moments to sit back and enjoy!

The following are some ideas to get you started. All recipes make a 16 oz. drink and are even more festive topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg or cinnamon.

Winter Island Latte
1 oz White Chocolate Sauce
1 oz Coconut Syrup
2 Shots of Espresso
11 oz Steamed Milk

Hot Scotch Cider
1 oz Shortbread Syrup
1/2 oz Butterscotch Syrup
12 oz. Steamed Apple Cider

Peanut Brittle Latte
3/4 oz English Toffee Syrup
3/4 oz Peanut Butter Syrup
2 Shots of Espresso
11 oz Steamed Milk

Peppermint Bark Steamer
3/4 oz Peppermint or Frosted Mint Syrup
1 oz White Chocolate Sauce
13 oz Steamed Milk

Gingersnap Latte
3/4 oz Gingerbread Syrup
3/4 oz Chai Syrup or Chai Concentrate
2 Shots of Espresso
11 oz Steamed Milk

Caramel Pecan Pie Latte
3/4 oz Caramel Pecan Syrup
3/4 oz Cookie Dough Syrup
2 Shots of Espresso
11 oz Steamed Milk

Frosted Gingerbread Latte
1 oz White Chocolate Sauce
3/4 oz Gingerbread
2 Shots of Espresso
11 oz Steamed Milk

Pumpkin Flan Caramella
1 oz Caramel Sauce
3/4 oz Pumpkin Pie Syrup
2 Shots of Espresso
11 oz Steamed Milk

Frozen Orange Mocha Julep
3/4 oz Vanilla Syrup
1/4 oz Orange Syrup
1/4 oz Crème de Menthe Syrup
1 oz Chocolate Sauce
2 Shots of Espresso
Dairy Base or Frappe Mix
16 oz Cup of Ice
Blend

Spiced Apple Cranberry Cooler
1/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
1 oz Cranberry Syrup
1 oz Apple Syrup
Fill a 16 oz glass 3/4 full of ice. Cover ice with Sparkling Water and add other ingredients. Mix well.

Candied Pear Creamosa
1 oz Pear Syrup
1/2 oz Caramel Syrup
1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
1 oz half and half
Fill a 16 oz glass 3/4 full of ice. Cover ice with Sparkling Water and add other ingredients. Mix well. Top with Whipped Cream.

Spicy Pumpkin Chai a la mode
6 oz Chai
6 oz Milk
1 oz Pumpkin Pie Sauce
Put sauce in 16 oz cup. Combine chai and milk in pitcher and steam. Pour into cup and stir. Top with homemade whipped cream and drizzle with Pumpkin Pie Sauce.