Quick answer
Five summer drinks suit a cafe menu: Summer Berries Mocktail, Mango Passion Lemonade, Lychee Lemonade, Oranga Mint Cooler and Jamun Kala Khatta Lemonade. Each is built from a single Swa syrup, ice and water in a shaker or glass jar, so a barista can serve them in under a minute.
Cold drinks become the default order once the sun is out. Each of the five below uses one syrup and a simple build. Browse the wider cafe range to add flavours.
How do you make a Summer Berries Mocktail Lemonade?
The bright berry colour sells itself on a menu or on a table. Combine ice, water and Swa Summer Berries syrup in a shaker or glass jar. Fill a highball glass halfway with ice, pour, and garnish with lemon and mint leaves.
How do you make a Mango Passion Lemonade?
A tropical, easy-to-sell drink. Combine ice, water and Swa Mango Passion syrup in a shaker or glass jar. Pour into an ice-filled highball glass and garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of mint.
How do you make a Lychee Lemonade?
Sweet lychee balanced by a citrus edge. Combine ice, water and Swa Lychee Lemon syrup in a shaker or glass jar. Pour into an ice-filled highball glass and garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of mint.
How do you make an Oranga Mint Cooler?
A citrus-and-herb classic. In a shaker or glass jar, combine ice, water and Swa Orange Mint syrup. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice, and garnish with orange slices and mint sprigs.
How do you make a Jamun Kala Khatta Lemonade?
A nostalgic, desi flavour: tangy, salty and mildly spicy. Combine ice, water and Swa Jamun Kala Khatta syrup in a shaker or glass jar. Shake or stir well, pour into a glass of ice and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Frequently asked questions
How long does each of these drinks take to make?
Each uses one Swa syrup, ice and water, shaken or stirred and poured over ice. That is roughly a 30-second serve once the team knows the pour.
What glass should these drinks be served in?
The original builds all five in a highball glass filled halfway or fully with ice, garnished with lemon, mint, orange slices or a lemon peel twist depending on the flavour.
Can I pre-batch these summer drinks?
Swa syrups are ready to mix, so teams can pre-batch syrup and water for rush hours and add ice at the pass. Taste a batch against your spec before service.
Are these flavours natural?
Yes. Swa syrups are 100% natural, with no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours, and each flavour is made in Bangalore.
Swa Artisanal Syrups is made in Bangalore by a team of women who believe Indian flavours deserve a place behind every bar and coffee counter. From Kokam off the Konkan coast to Nannari from Tamil Nadu, every syrup is preservative-free, naturally made, and built for the craft professional. Swa works with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels across India.
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