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The Daily Pour

The Cookbook

"Good Coffee. Great Vibes. On Purpose."

Volume One · 25 Signature Recipes

SnS Hospitality Group LLC

Contents

How to Use This Cookbook

This is the heart of The Daily Pour. If the Spec Book is our business, this is our craft.

Every drink we serve lives on these pages — its name, its story, and the exact steps to make it perfectly, every single time. A guest should be able to order "The Sunrise" on a Monday in South Bend and get the identical drink a barista makes on Friday. That consistency is the brand.

The Rules Behind Every Recipe

Espresso standard: 18g in → 36g out, 25–30 seconds. Fast & sour = grind finer; slow & bitter = grind coarser.
Steam milk to 150°F — hot enough that you can only hold the pitcher ~3 seconds. Never re-steam.
Build order matters: flavor (syrup/sauce) first → espresso → milk/ice. It self-mixes as you pour.
Pumps are not eyeballed. Small = 2, Medium = 3, Large = 4. Every time.
Presentation is the finish, not an afterthought. Clean cup, centered lid, sleeve squared, drizzle with intention.

Sizes

Hot & espresso drinks: Small 12oz · Medium 16oz · Large 20oz. Cold cups: 16oz & 24oz. Energizers: 20oz clear cup only.

Barista note: Each recipe lists what national best-seller it "maps to." That's not a copy — it's the proven flavor profile America already loves, made better with our local beans and real technique. Learn the map, then own the drink.

Foundations

Core Techniques

Master these four and you can make anything in this book.

1 · Pulling the Perfect Shot

Dose 18g into a dry portafilter basket.
Distribute level, then tamp firm and flat (~30 lb pressure).
Lock in, start the shot immediately. Target 36g out in 25–30 seconds.
Watch the pour: should run like warm honey, blonde-ing near the end. Cut it.

2 · Steaming Milk & Microfoam

Fill pitcher to just below the spout base. Purge the wand.
Tip in at the surface to introduce air (a gentle "tss-tss") for 2–3 sec — this stretches the milk.
Submerge the tip to create a whirlpool; heat to 150°F, no more.
Wipe wand, purge. Tap pitcher, swirl to a glossy paint texture.

3 · Shaken Espresso

Pull espresso over syrup in a shaker tin.
Add ice to fill. Cap and shake hard 15–20 seconds until frothy and frost forms on the tin.
Pour everything (foam + ice) into the cup, top with milk.

4 · Sweet Cream Cold Foam

Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla (2:1 ratio + splash).
Froth cold with a handheld frother or cold-foam blender until it holds soft peaks.
Spoon/pour over the top of cold drinks — it should float.

Category 01

Coffee

Brewed & cold-brew builds. The honest backbone of the morning.

The Sunrise maps: DD French Vanilla Iced

The first light of the day in a cup — smooth iced coffee kissed with vanilla.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

Ingredient	16oz	24oz
Cold brew or iced drip	10oz	15oz
Vanilla syrup	3 pump	4 pump
Cream splash / milk	2oz	3oz
Ice	fill	fill

Steps

Vanilla in cup.
Fill with ice.
Pour coffee, top with cream, stir.

Sell: $3.95 / $4.75

First Light maps: DD Original hot coffee

Clean, bright, uncomplicated drip. For the purist on the way to work.

Build (hot · S/M/L)

Ingredient	S 12	M 16	L 20
Fresh drip coffee	12oz	16oz	20oz
Room for cream (optional)	1"	1"	1"

Steps

Brew fresh (toss after 45 min).
Pour to line, cap, sleeve.
Offer cream/sugar station.

Sell: $2.75 / $3.25 / $3.75

The Regular maps: DD Iced Coffee

Named for the guest we'll know by name. Straightforward iced coffee, your way.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

Ingredient	16oz	24oz
Iced drip / cold brew	12oz	18oz
Flavor (guest choice)	2–3 pump	3–4 pump
Milk/cream to taste	splash	splash

Steps

Flavor + ice.
Coffee.
Milk to guest preference, stir.

Sell: $3.25 / $3.95

Category 01 · Coffee

Velvet Cold Brew maps: SBUX Cold Brew + Sweet Cream Foam

Slow-steeped, impossibly smooth, crowned in sweet cream cold foam. Our high-margin star.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

Ingredient	16oz	24oz
House cold brew (12–18h steep)	12oz	18oz
Ice	fill	fill
Sweet cream cold foam	top	top

Steps

Ice, then cold brew leaving 1" headroom.
Froth sweet cream cold foam (see Foundations).
Float foam on top — do not stir.

Why it matters: cold brew is our best margin (~88%). Batch daily, label the steep time.

Sell: $4.95 / $5.75

Midnight Pour maps: Nitro / bold black coffee

Dark, bold, no apologies. Concentrated cold brew served black over ice.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

Ingredient	16oz	24oz
Cold brew concentrate	8oz	12oz
Filtered water (cut)	4oz	6oz
Ice	fill	fill

Steps

Ice.
Concentrate + water, stir.
Serve black; offer sweet cream on the side.

Sell: $4.50 / $5.25

Category 02

Espresso

Where the craft shows. Every one starts with a perfect 18/36 shot.

Golden Hour maps: Classic Latte

That warm, glowing part of the day — espresso wrapped in silky milk.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L shots)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Espresso shots	1	2	3
Steamed milk	~8oz	~12oz	~15oz
Microfoam	~1cm	~1cm	~1cm

Steps

Pull shots into cup.
Steam milk to glossy microfoam, 150°F.
Pour to fill, finish with a clean surface (or art).

Sell: $4.25 / $5.25 / $6.25 · +oat $0.75

Gilded Caramel maps: SBUX Caramel Macchiato (#1 volume)

Our take on America's most-ordered drink — vanilla, espresso, milk, caramel crown.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Vanilla syrup	2	3	4
Steamed milk	8oz	12oz	15oz
Espresso (poured on top)	1	2	3
Caramel drizzle	crosshatch	crosshatch	crosshatch

Steps

Vanilla + milk first.
Pull espresso on top (leaves the espresso "mark").
Finish with caramel crosshatch drizzle.

Sell: $4.95 / $5.95 / $6.95

Category 02 · Espresso

The Artisan maps: Mocha

Chocolate and espresso, made with intention. Topped with whip.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Mocha sauce	2	3	4
Espresso	1	2	3
Steamed milk	8oz	12oz	15oz
Whipped cream	top	top	top

Steps

Mocha in cup, pull shots on top, stir to melt.
Steam & pour milk.
Whip + light cocoa dust.

Sell: $4.95 / $5.95 / $6.95 · White mocha = same

The Commute maps: SBUX Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (#1 revenue)

The viral fuel for the drive — shaken espresso, brown sugar, oat milk, cinnamon.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

	16oz	24oz
Espresso	2	3
Brown sugar syrup	3	4
Cinnamon	1 shake	1 shake
Oat milk	4oz	6oz

Steps

Shake espresso + brown sugar + cinnamon + ice hard 15–20s.
Pour all into cup.
Top with oat milk.

Sell: $5.25 / $5.95

Blush & Bean maps: Vanilla Latte (signature twist)

Our namesake blush — a vanilla latte finished with a whisper of rose/strawberry cold foam.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

	16oz	24oz
Vanilla syrup	3	4
Espresso	2	3
Milk	8oz	12oz
Strawberry cold foam	top	top

Steps

Vanilla + ice + espresso + milk.
Float strawberry cold foam.
Optional: pink sugar rim for signature look.

Sell: $5.50 / $6.25

Category 03

Teas

For the guest who doesn't drink coffee — but still deserves the ritual.

Spiced Porch maps: DD Chai Latte (top tea seller)

Cinnamon, cardamom & nutmeg with steamed milk — like a warm porch in autumn.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Chai concentrate	4oz	6oz	8oz
Steamed milk	8oz	10oz	12oz
Cinnamon dust	top	top	top

Steps

Chai in cup.
Steam & pour milk (or ice + cold milk for iced).
Cinnamon dust.

Sell: $4.50 / $5.25 / $6.00 · +oat $0.75

Jade Morning maps: SBUX Matcha Latte

Stone-ground green tea whisked with milk. Earthy, smooth, energizing.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Matcha	1 tsp	1.5 tsp	2 tsp
Hot water (whisk)	1oz	1.5oz	2oz
Milk	9oz	13oz	16oz
Vanilla (optional)	1	2	2

Steps

Whisk matcha + hot water to smooth paste (no clumps).
Add to milk over ice, or steam for hot.
Stir well.

Sell: $4.95 / $5.75 / $6.50

Category 03 · Teas

The Steeping Hour maps: Hot Brewed Tea

A quiet moment. Premium loose-leaf or bagged tea, steeped right.

Build (hot · any size)

Ingredient	Amount
Tea (black/green/herbal)	1–2 bags by size
Hot water 200°F (black) / 175°F (green)	fill
Honey / lemon	on request

Steps

Right water temp per tea type.
Steep 3–5 min, remove bag (don't over-steep = bitter).
Offer honey + lemon.

Sell: $2.95 flat

Honey & Ember maps: London Fog (Earl Grey tea latte)

Earl Grey + steamed milk + honey & vanilla. Cozy, floral, elegant.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Earl Grey (strong steep)	4oz	6oz	8oz
Vanilla	1	2	2
Honey	1 squeeze	1	2
Steamed milk	7oz	9oz	11oz

Steps

Steep Earl Grey strong.
Add vanilla + honey, stir.
Top with steamed milk.

Sell: $4.50 / $5.25 / $6.00

Garden Party maps: SBUX Iced Tea / Refresher-lite

Bright iced tea with a splash of fruit. Refreshing and light.

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

	16oz	24oz
Brewed & chilled tea	12oz	18oz
Fruit syrup (peach/berry)	2	3
Ice	fill	fill

Steps

Fruit syrup + ice.
Chilled tea.
Stir; garnish lemon.

Sell: $3.95 / $4.75

Category 04

Specialty

Blended, indulgent, seasonal. The treats people cross town for.

Caramel Cloud maps: SBUX Caramel Frappuccino

Our top blended — espresso, caramel, milk & ice whipped to a cloud, whip on top.

Build (blended · 16oz / 24oz)

	16oz	24oz
Espresso	1	2
Caramel syrup	3	4
Milk	6oz	9oz
Ice	1.5 cup	2 cup

Steps

All in blender, blend smooth (no chunks).
Pour, top whip + caramel drizzle.
Wide straw, dome lid.

Sell: $5.75 / $6.75

Cookies & Craft maps: SBUX Cookie Crumble / Java Chip

Blended chocolate chip indulgence — dessert in a cup.

Build (blended · 16oz / 24oz)

	16oz	24oz
Mocha sauce	3	4
Chocolate chips	1 scoop	1.5 scoop
Milk	6oz	9oz
Ice	1.5 cup	2 cup

Steps

Blend mocha + chips + milk + ice.
Whip + cookie crumble top.

Sell: $5.95 / $6.95

Category 04 · Specialty

The Nightcap maps: Affogato

A shot of hot espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. Simple. Elegant. Unforgettable.

Build (one size · 8oz cup)

Ingredient	Amount
Vanilla ice cream / gelato	2 scoops
Fresh espresso	2 shots

Steps

Two scoops in cup.
Pull espresso fresh, pour over table-side/at window.
Serve immediately with spoon.

Sell: $5.50

The Confection maps: DD Churro / seasonal signature latte

Cinnamon-sugar & espresso, whipped, caramel drizzle. A rotating signature slot.

Build (hot/iced · 16oz)

Ingredient	16oz
Cinnamon-sugar (churro) syrup	3 pump
Espresso	2
Milk	10oz
Whip + cinnamon sugar + caramel	top

Steps

Syrup + espresso + milk.
Whip, dust cinnamon sugar, caramel drizzle.

Sell: $5.95

Autumn Gold maps: SBUX Pumpkin Spice Latte (seasonal)

Our seasonal flagship — pumpkin, spice, espresso. Runs Sept–Nov, drives fall traffic.

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

	S 12	M 16	L 20
Pumpkin spice syrup	2	3	4
Espresso	1	2	3
Milk	8oz	12oz	15oz
Whip + pumpkin spice	top	top	top

Steps

Syrup + espresso + milk.
Whip + pumpkin-pie-spice dust.

Sell: $5.25 / $5.95 / $6.75

Category 05

Energizers

Cold, vivid, and buzzing. Alani Nu energy meets fruit & ice. Served 20oz clear — always.

Caffeine & Service Note:
Each Energizer contains one 8.4oz Alani Nu (~100mg caffeine — about the same as one cup of coffee). Menu should note: "Contains caffeine." One Alani per drink — never two. Do not add espresso shots to an Energizer (keeps it a clean, cold fruit drink and holds caffeine at ~100mg).

Cherry Bomb signature · cherry slush + lime

Bright cherry slush, a squeeze of fresh lime, over an electric Alani base.

Build (cold · 20oz clear cup)

Ingredient	Amount
Alani Nu (flavor: Cherry Slush / Cosmic Stardust)	1 can (8.4oz)
Cherry syrup or puree	2 pump
Fresh lime juice	0.5 oz
Ice	fill

Steps

Cherry + lime in cup.
Fill with ice.
Pour Alani over, stir gently to keep fizz. Lime wheel garnish.

Sell: $6.50 · est. cost ~$2.50 (Alani ~$2)

Category 05 · Energizers

All: 1 Alani Nu (8.4oz, ~100mg) · 20oz clear cup · fill with ice · stir gently to preserve carbonation · contains caffeine.

Blue Horizon signature · blue raspberry + coconut

Tropical blue raspberry meets coconut cream. Looks like a summer sky.

Ingredient	Amount
Alani Nu (Breezeberry / Blue Slush)	1 can
Blue raspberry syrup	2 pump
Coconut cream splash	0.5 oz
Ice	fill

Sell: $6.50

Sunset Citrus signature · orange + peach + grenadine

Layered orange-to-red like a sunset. Peach, orange, a grenadine sink.

Ingredient	Amount
Alani Nu (Orange Kiss / Juicy Peach)	1 can
Peach syrup	2 pump
Grenadine (sinks for layered look)	0.25 oz
Ice	fill

Sell: $6.50

Electric Peach signature · peach + strawberry

Juicy peach and strawberry — the crowd-pleaser.

Ingredient	Amount
Alani Nu (Juicy Peach)	1 can
Strawberry puree	2 pump
Fresh lemon	0.25 oz
Ice	fill

Sell: $6.50

Frost Lime signature · lime slush + mint

Ice-cold lime slush with a whisper of mint. The most refreshing on the board.

Ingredient	Amount
Alani Nu (Lemon Lime / Sherbet)	1 can
Lime syrup	2 pump
Fresh lime + muddled mint	0.5 oz + 2 leaves
Ice	fill

Sell: $6.50

Closing

Standards & Consistency

A recipe is only as good as its repetition.

This cookbook pairs with The Daily Pour Spec Book (costs, margins, pump charts, add-on pricing). When a number here and there ever disagree, the Spec Book governs pricing; this book governs process.

Daily Consistency Checklist

Dial in the grinder at open — pull & taste a test shot (18/36/25–30s).
Batch cold brew & label steep time.
Prep sweet cream cold foam & check syrup levels.
Taste matcha & chai concentrates for freshness.
Confirm Alani stock & fridge temp for Energizers.
Every drink: correct pumps, 150°F milk, clean presentation.

Seasonal slots: Autumn Gold (fall), plus rotate The Confection & one Energizer seasonally to keep the board fresh and give regulars something new. Log new recipes here as v1.1, v1.2…

"Good Coffee. Great Vibes. On Purpose."

The Daily Pour Cookbook · Volume One · SnS Hospitality Group LLC
Recipes based on standard formulas + Starbucks/Dunkin' best-seller data. Prices are launch targets — verify against final supplier costs.

The Daily Pour

Table of Contents

How to Use This Cookbook

The Rules Behind Every Recipe

Sizes

Core Techniques

1 · Pulling the Perfect Shot

2 · Steaming Milk & Microfoam

3 · Shaken Espresso

4 · Sweet Cream Cold Foam

Coffee

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

Steps

Build (hot · S/M/L)

Steps

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

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Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

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Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

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Espresso

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L shots)

Steps

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

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Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

Steps

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

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Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

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Teas

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

Steps

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

Steps

Build (hot · any size)

Steps

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

Steps

Build (iced · 16oz / 24oz)

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Specialty

Build (blended · 16oz / 24oz)

Steps

Build (blended · 16oz / 24oz)

Steps

Build (one size · 8oz cup)

Steps

Build (hot/iced · 16oz)

Steps

Build (hot/iced · S/M/L)

Steps

Energizers

Build (cold · 20oz clear cup)

Steps

Standards & Consistency

Daily Consistency Checklist