6 Valentine’s Day Drink Ideas for Your Coffee Shop
Valentine’s is the perfect excuse to run a short, sweet specials board. Think pink-and-red flavours, dessert-style toppings, and simple builds your team can make fast during a rush.
Build your drinks station: Simply Syrups · Topping Sauces · Hot Chocolate · Milkshake Powders
Quick Kit List (Makes Service Easier)
- Simply Syrup Bottle Portion Pump – consistent flavour, less mess.
- Simply Sauce Portion Pump (2.5kg bottles) – quick drizzles and cup lining.
- Shmoo Milkshake Toppings Package – marshmallows, chocolate curls & rainbow strands in one.
The Valentine’s Specials
1) Strawberries & Cream Latte (Hot)
Sweet, creamy and instantly “Valentine’s” without being complicated.
What you need
- Double espresso (or strong coffee)
- Steamed milk
- 2 pumps (15ml) strawberry syrup
- Optional: whipped cream + strawberry drizzle
How to make
- Add strawberry syrup to the cup.
- Pour in espresso and stir.
- Top with steamed milk.
- Finish with whipped cream and a quick strawberry drizzle if you want a dessert-style look.
Shop this recipe: Simply Strawberry Syrup (1 Litre) · Simply Strawberry Topping Sauce (1kg)
2) Black Forest Mocha (Hot)
Chocolate + cherry = instant classic. Tastes like dessert, serves like a mocha.
What you need
- Double espresso
- Steamed milk
- 25–30g hot chocolate powder or 2 pumps chocolate sauce (for a quicker mocha-style build)
- 1–2 pumps (10–15ml) cherry syrup
- Optional: cherry drizzle on top
How to make
- If using powder: mix hot chocolate powder with a small splash of hot water/milk into a smooth paste.
- Add espresso, then cherry syrup, and stir.
- Top with steamed milk.
- Finish with a drizzle for a “Black Forest” vibe.
Shop this recipe: Hot Chocolate Tins & Tubs · Simply Dark Chocolate Topping Sauce (1kg) · Simply Cherry Syrup (1 Litre) · Simply Cherry Topping Sauce (1kg)
3) Raspberry White Hot Chocolate (Hot)
Rich white chocolate with a bright raspberry finish. Looks great in clear cups too.
What you need
- Steamed milk
- 2–3 pumps white chocolate sauce (to taste)
- Raspberry topping sauce for a swirl/drizzle
- Optional: marshmallows or chocolate curls
How to make
- Swirl raspberry sauce around the inside of the cup.
- Add white chocolate sauce to the base.
- Pour in steamed milk and stir well.
- Top and finish with a final raspberry drizzle.
Shop this recipe: Simply White Chocolate Topping Sauce (2.5kg) · Simply Raspberry Topping Sauce (1kg) · Shmoo Pink & White Micro Marshmallows (200g)
4) Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte (Cold)
Light, fruity, and a brilliant upsell for customers who don’t want something heavy.
What you need
- Ice
- Double espresso
- Milk of choice
- 1 pump vanilla syrup + 1 pump cherry syrup (adjust to taste)
How to make
- Add syrups to the cup, then ice.
- Pour espresso over the ice and stir.
- Top with milk, stir once more, serve.
Shop this recipe: Simply Vanilla Syrup · Simply Cherry Syrup
5) Mint Chocolate Hot Chocolate (Hot)
Classic mint-choc vibes, perfect as an after-dinner treat (and quick to build).
What you need
- Hot chocolate (made with powder and steamed milk)
- 1 pump mint syrup (start small and scale up)
- Optional: extra chocolate sauce drizzle
How to make
- Make your hot chocolate as normal.
- Stir in mint syrup.
- Finish with a chocolate drizzle (optional) for a more premium look.
Shop this recipe: Hot Chocolate Tins & Tubs · Simply Mint Syrup · Simply Dark Chocolate Topping Sauce (2.5kg)
6) Cupid’s Freakshake (Cold)
Big visuals = big sales. Ideal for Valentine’s weekend and social photos.
What you need
- Milkshake base (use your preferred milkshake powder)
- 2 pumps strawberry syrup
- Strawberry sauce to line the cup
- Optional toppings: pink & white marshmallows, chocolate curls, rainbow strands, whipped cream
How to make
- Line the inside of the cup with strawberry sauce.
- Blend milk + milkshake powder + strawberry syrup.
- Pour, top, and go big on toppings.
Shop this recipe: Milkshake Powders · Simply Strawberry Syrup (1 Litre) · Simply Strawberry Topping Sauce (1kg) · Shmoo Milkshake Toppings Package
Easy Upsell Tips
- Name it: put these on a mini “Valentine’s Specials” menu board with 3–4 items max.
- Charge for toppings: “Add cream + drizzle” or “Add toppings” as quick add-ons.
- Keep it consistent: pumps help every drink taste the same (and speed up training).