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Pumpkin spice, chocolate spiderwebs and toffee apple flavours: give your autumn drinks a Halloween twist with six recipes that are easy to make and fun to serve. Whether you are planning seasonal specials for your Coffee Shop or making something cosy at home, there is a drink here for coffee lovers, chocolate fans and anyone who prefers theirs over ice.
We have included links to the syrups, powders and toppings used in each recipe, so you can find the ingredients without hunting through the shop. A few of the same ingredients appear across several drinks, making it easier to try something new without building a cupboard full of seasonal supplies.
Before you start: Each recipe makes one drink. Use a roomy mug for hot drinks and a tall glass for iced drinks and frappés, leaving space for foam or toppings. The quantities are starting points: adjust to your cup size and preferred sweetness, and follow the current instructions on your chosen products.
1. Pumpkin Spice Latte
Start with the autumn classic: espresso, silky milk and pumpkin spice. A light dusting of cinnamon finishes the drink without needing an elaborate garnish.
Ingredients
- 15ml Simply Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 1 double espresso, made with your usual beans or Summit Grande Crema Coffee Beans
- 180–200ml whole milk or your preferred barista plant drink
- A light dusting of ground cinnamon
Method
- Add the pumpkin spice syrup to a mug.
- Prepare the espresso, pour it over the syrup and stir.
- Steam the milk until smooth and lightly foamed, then pour it into the espresso mixture.
- Finish with a little cinnamon and serve.
Halloween serving idea: Call it a “Pumpkin Patch Latte” on your specials board, with a short description underneath so customers know what they are ordering.
2. Pumpkin Spice Frappé
Keep a cold option on your Halloween menu with this creamy vanilla and pumpkin spice blend. The frappé powder gives the drink more body than milk, syrup and ice alone.
Ingredients
- 15ml Simply Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 50g Simply Vanilla Frappé Powder
- 140ml milk
- 1 cup of ice
- Whipped cream, optional
- A drizzle of Simply Caramel Topping Sauce, optional
Method
- Pour the milk into a blender, then add the frappé powder and pumpkin spice syrup.
- Add the ice and blend for around 30 seconds, or until smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass, leaving room for toppings.
- Finish with whipped cream and a light caramel drizzle, if using.
Good to know: The Simply Vanilla Frappé Powder used here contains milk. Swapping the liquid milk for oat drink does not make this particular recipe dairy-free.
3. Spiderweb Hot Chocolate
A chocolate spiderweb turns a familiar hot drink into a Halloween special. The trick is a flat, pale surface of foam or cream so the chocolate pattern stands out.
Ingredients
- 25g Summit Dark Hot Chocolate Powder
- A small splash of hot water
- Approximately 200ml milk
- Milk foam reserved from the jug, or a little lightly whipped cream
- 1–2 teaspoons Simply Dark Vegan Chocolate Topping Sauce, for the web
Method
- Mix the hot chocolate powder with a splash of hot water in a wide mug to make a smooth paste.
- Steam the milk, reserving some foam if using it for the top. Stir the milk into the chocolate paste.
- Spoon a thin, even layer of milk foam or lightly whipped cream over the drink.
- Using a fine nozzle or small piping bag, draw three thin circles of chocolate sauce on the pale surface.
- Drag a clean cocktail stick from the centre towards the rim six to eight times to form a web. Wipe the stick between strokes, remove it and serve.
Serving tip: Keep the topping level rather than piling it into a tall swirl. It makes the web easier to draw and see.
4. Toffee Apple Steamer
Think toffee apple flavours in a warm, frothy mug. A steamer is simply flavoured steamed milk without espresso, making this a useful option for anyone who wants an autumn drink without coffee.
Ingredients
- 15ml Simply Toffee Apple Syrup
- 200ml whole milk or your preferred barista plant drink
- A small drizzle of Simply Caramel Topping Sauce, optional
Method
- Measure the toffee apple syrup into a mug.
- Steam the milk until warm and lightly frothy.
- Stir a little milk into the syrup, then pour in the rest, finishing with a layer of foam.
- Add a small caramel drizzle if you would like an extra sweet finish.
Make it your own: Add a shot of espresso to turn it into a toffee apple latte, leaving a little less room for milk. This flavour also fits neatly into a Bonfire Night menu.
5. Iced Cinnamon Latte
For customers who order iced coffee whatever the weather, cinnamon brings an autumn flavour without turning their usual drink into a hot one.
Ingredients
- 15ml Simply Cinnamon Syrup
- 1 double espresso
- 150ml cold milk or your preferred barista plant drink
- A generous handful of ice
- A small pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
Method
- Stir the cinnamon syrup into the freshly prepared espresso.
- Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the cold milk.
- Slowly pour the espresso mixture over the milk for a layered finish.
- Add a small pinch of cinnamon if using, and stir before drinking.
Menu idea: List it as an “Iced Cinnamon Latte” with a Halloween illustration or themed cup. Clear drink names help customers spot their favourite flavours quickly.
6. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Combine a chocolate base with pumpkin spice for a cosy drink without espresso. It uses the same syrup as the latte and frappé, so one flavour can work across several seasonal specials.
Ingredients
- 25g Summit Dark Hot Chocolate Powder
- 10–15ml Simply Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- A small splash of hot water
- Approximately 200ml milk
- Whipped cream and a little ground cinnamon, optional
Method
- Mix the chocolate powder and hot water into a smooth paste in your mug.
- Stir in 10ml pumpkin spice syrup to start with.
- Steam the milk and add it gradually, stirring until the drink is evenly mixed.
- Adjust with the remaining syrup if you prefer a stronger flavour, then finish with cream and cinnamon if using.
Serving tip: Taste the drink before adding extra syrup or toppings. The hot chocolate powder already contributes sweetness.
How to build a Halloween drinks menu
You do not need to launch all six recipes at once. Choose a small selection that your team can make confidently, then use the remaining ideas to refresh your specials.
- Start with three options. A Pumpkin Spice Latte, Spiderweb Hot Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice Frappé give you a coffee drink, a chocolate drink and a cold option.
- Measure consistently. Write down the syrup quantity, powder weight, cup size and finishing touches. Measure syrup in millilitres until you have checked the output of your particular pump.
- Include the finishing touches in your costing. Remember cream, sauce, cups and lids as well as the main drink ingredients when setting your menu price.
- Photograph the drinks you actually serve. Use those images on your specials board, social posts and seasonal emails so customers can see what to expect.
- Keep useful flavours after Halloween. Remove the spooky decorations and continue serving pumpkin spice, cinnamon and toffee apple drinks through the rest of autumn if they suit your menu.
Halloween drinks FAQs
Can I make these drinks without an espresso machine?
Yes. The hot chocolates and toffee apple steamer do not need espresso, and the frappé needs a blender. At home, warm the milk gently in a saucepan and use a handheld frother if you want foam. For the latte recipes, a small serving of strongly brewed coffee can replace the espresso, although the flavour and strength will differ.
Can these Halloween drinks be made vegan?
Some can be adapted, but check the whole recipe, including the syrup, powder, sauce, cream and garnish. Choose a suitable plant drink and toppings, and check the current product labels. The Simply Vanilla Frappé Powder linked above contains milk, so that recipe needs a different base as well as a milk alternative.
How much syrup should I use?
The linked Simply Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon and Toffee Apple syrups recommend 15ml per drink. Use that as a starting point, adjusting for cup size and taste. In the pumpkin hot chocolate, start with 10ml because you are combining the syrup with an already sweetened chocolate powder.
Get your Halloween drinks menu ready
Choose your favourite recipes, pick up the ingredients and give your autumn menu a little Halloween character. Explore our coffee and drinks syrups, hot chocolate powders and topping sauces to put your own finishing touch on each drink.
Serving hot chocolate regularly? Browse our hot chocolate machines, or contact the ADS Coffee Supplies team for help choosing products for your business.
