In the dynamic and competitive restaurant industry landscape, including special Limited Time Offer (LTO) beverages on a menu holds immense importance. These carefully crafted and curated drinks bring excitement and anticipation, enticing customers to explore new flavor profiles and indulge in unique experiences.
Now that summer is here, it’s a great time to share seasonal inspiration for your beverage menu offering. Check out these non-alcoholic drink ideas that will appeal to a vast crowd of patrons. Click here for mocktail recipes.
Summer Beverage LTO Ideas
Watermelon Lemonade:
Recipe: Blend fresh watermelon chunks and strain the juice. Mix with freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and sweeten to taste with honey or sugar.
Iced Tea with Fresh Fruits:
Recipe: Brew your green or black tea and let it cool. Add sliced fruits like lemon, orange, berries, or peaches for a burst of flavor. Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.
Strawberry Mint Lemonade:
Recipe: Blend fresh strawberries with lemon juice and water. Add a few sprigs of fresh mint and sweeten with sugar or honey.
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie:
Recipe: Blend fresh or frozen pineapple chunks with coconut milk or coconut water. Add a splash of lime juice and sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.
Cucumber Limeade:
Recipe: Blend peeled and chopped cucumbers with lime juice, water, and sweetener of your choice. Strain the mixture and serve over ice.
Mango Iced Tea:
Recipe: Brew a strong black tea and let it cool. Blend fresh mangoes with a bit of water to make a puree. Mix the mango puree with the cooled tea and sweeten it if desired.
Sparkling Berry Punch:
Recipe: In a large pitcher, combine sparkling water with a mix of fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries). Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and sweeten it with honey or sugar if desired.
Citrus Spritzer:
Recipe: Mix equal parts of freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, and lime juice. Add sparkling water and sweeten with a touch of agave syrup or honey.
Peach Iced Tea:
Recipe: Brew a strong black tea and let it cool. Blend fresh peaches with a bit of water to make a puree. Mix the peach puree with the cooled tea and sweeten it if desired.
Coconut Water with Lime and Mint:
Recipe: In a glass, combine coconut water with a squeeze of lime juice. Add fresh mint leaves and stir well.
Going Further
Feel free to experiment with functional herbs and spices to turn these tasty drinks into a healthy tonic. Some ideas include adding adaptogens like mushrooms and ashwagandha. Throw in a culinary twist and transport your patron’s tastebuds—play with Mexican and Asian ingredients, for example. Add coconut, tamarind, mochi, or yuzu to your LTOs.
You can even cut down on some of the preparation by using canned non-alcoholic cocktails and then dressing them up as you please.
There are so many options for a tasty summer LTO beverage menu! We hope you are inspired to venture into the test kitchen to try some of these recipes.
Sources
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