Why Frozen Drinks Are a Summer Must-Have
In summer, customers crave cool, refreshing drinks and if you’re not offering frozen options, you could be missing out on easy upsells and midday traffic.
But you don’t need a full kitchen, blender station, or complicated prep to serve slushies that fly out the door.
With Cashmere Syrups and a simple slushie machine, you can create bold, flavourful frozen drinks with high margins and low fuss.
How Slushies Boost Café Sales
Slushies aren’t just for kids (although they love them too). When done right, they’re a:
- High-margin menu item
- Fast and easy to prep
- Great takeaway option
- Customisable upsell (add extra flavour, topping, or float)
- Social media moment (colourful + photogenic = shareable)
What You’ll Need to Get Started
No kitchen? No worries. Here’s what you need to start serving frozen drinks:
- A commercial or countertop slushie machine
- Cashmere Syrups or Iced Tea Concentrates
- Water
- Serving cups + ice-friendly straws
- Optional: Garnishes like fruit, mint, or cream floats
Simple Slushie Method for Cafés
Use this easy 1:4 syrup-to-water ratio:
- 1 part Cashmere Syrup
- 4 parts cold water
Steps:
- Mix syrup + water in a jug or straight into the tank.
- Stir well.
- Turn machine on (freeze mode).
- Wait 30–60 minutes until frozen to slush consistency.
- Serve, garnish, upsell.
Flavour Combos That Sell
Offer one or two core flavours with seasonal or rotating options. Best-sellers include:
- Watermelon: Fresh and fun
- Peach Iced Tea: A café classic, frozen
- Strawberry: Sweet and nostalgic
- Passionfruit: Bright and zingy
- Lemonade or Lemon Myrtle: Sharp, refreshing, great with soda float
- Vanilla or Caramel: Creamy slush base or iced dessert-style treat
Café Tips for Frozen Drink Success
- Pre-batch during quieter hours to be ready for the rush
- Promote on signage, social and POS screens
- Offer toppings or flavour “twists” for upsells
- Run flavour of the week or “add syrup for $1” offers
- Highlight as takeaway-friendly in the summer heat
Final Sip
Frozen drinks are one of the easiest ways to beat the summer slowdown, no kitchen required. With a slushie machine and Cashmere Syrups, your café can serve crowd-pleasing, colourful drinks that keep customers coming back (and posting on Instagram).
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