DIY Café-Style Drinks at Home (No Barista Required)

Bring the Café Home 🏔️☕From dreamy cold foam to cozy mochas and our signature campfire espresso shake, these DIY drinks are made with adventure in every packet. No barista needed—just your favorite mug and a splash of 58Peaks flavor. Which one are you trying first?
  • 5 min each
  • Makes 5 drinks
  • Easy
DIY Café-Style Drinks at Home (No Barista Required)

Why wait in line when you can craft café-worthy drinks from the comfort of your home? With 58Peaks flavored syrup packets, you don’t need fancy equipment or barista training—just a sense of adventure and your favorite mug. These five easy drink recipes bring bold, handcrafted flavor to your everyday routine. Whether you're kickstarting your morning or cozying up at night, there’s a drink here for every mood.

Vanilla Cold Foam Cold Brew

Smooth. Satisfying. Simple. Pro tip: cold foam floats like a cloud and slowly mixes in for a dreamy sip every time.

What You Need

  • 158Peaks Vanilla syrup packet
  • SplashOat milk or regular milk
  • 2–3 tbspMilk (for the cold foam)
  • To tasteCold brew coffee
  • HandfulIce

Instructions

  1. Pour your favorite cold brew coffee over ice.
  2. Add a splash of oat milk or regular milk.
  3. In a separate glass, froth 2–3 tablespoons of milk with half a 58Peaks Vanilla syrup packet using a milk frother or a jar with a lid (just shake it!), then add the other half of the packet to the cold brew over ice.
  4. Spoon the cold foam on top of the cold brew and sip your way into café bliss.

Caramel Oat Milk Latte

Warming and comforting with just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for crisp mornings or a mellow afternoon pick-me-up.

What You Need

  • 158Peaks Caramel syrup packet
  • 1 double shotEspresso (or strong coffee)
  • To tasteOat milk
  • PinchCinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew a double shot of espresso or make strong coffee.
  2. Stir in one 58Peaks Caramel syrup packet.
  3. Steam or heat up oat milk and pour it over the espresso.
  4. Optional: top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

French Vanilla Iced Chai

Spicy and smooth — the ultimate fusion of cozy and cool. Pro tip: garnish with a star anise or a cinnamon stick if you're feeling fancy.

What You Need

  • 158Peaks French Vanilla syrup packet
  • To tasteChai tea concentrate (like Tazo or homemade)
  • To tasteMilk
  • GlassIce
  • 1Star anise or cinnamon stick (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Add chai tea concentrate (like Tazo or homemade).
  3. Mix in milk to your liking.
  4. Stir in one 58Peaks French Vanilla packet until fully blended.

Hazelnut Mocha

Your favorite mocha, with a nutty twist — a perfect way to elevate your regular mocha.

What You Need

  • 158Peaks Hazelnut syrup packet
  • 1Hot cocoa base (your favorite mix)
  • 1 shotEspresso (or strong brewed coffee)
  • To topWhipped cream
  • DrizzleChocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Make a hot cocoa base with your favorite mix.
  2. Add a shot of espresso or strong brewed coffee.
  3. Stir in a 58Peaks Hazelnut syrup packet.
  4. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Campfire Espresso Shake

Blended, bold, and just the right amount of bougie. Pro tip: enjoy it around a real campfire, or light a candle and pretend.

What You Need

  • 158Peaks Caramel or Hazelnut syrup packet
  • 1 scoopVanilla ice cream
  • 1 shotEspresso (or strong cold brew)
  • HandfulIce
  • To topCrushed graham crackers or mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine 1 scoop vanilla ice cream, 1 shot of espresso (or strong cold brew), and a 58Peaks Caramel or Hazelnut syrup packet.
  2. Add a handful of ice and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and top with crushed graham crackers or mini marshmallows.

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