I will develop a professional coffee shop beverage menu with original recipes
Beverage Manager, Bar Consultant, Founder of The Double Strainer
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
Highly Responsive
Known for exceptionally quick replies
About this Gig
I create custom, service-ready beverage menus for coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, hotels and hospitality venues.
Opening a new café or refreshing your current drinks? I develop original recipes around your concept, target guests, equipment, ingredients and service workflowso your team can deliver drinks consistently.
BEVERAGES I CAN DEVELOP
- Espresso and specialty coffee
- Matcha and tea drinks
- Smoothies, refreshers and blended beverages
- Frappés and dessert drinks
- Seasonal and signature creations
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Depending on your package: original recipes with measurements, step-by-step preparation, glassware and garnish details, service guidance and practical menu recommendations. I also consider ingredient cross-utilization to help reduce complexity and waste.
NEED MORE SUPPORT?
Recipe costing and selling-price guidance, extra drinks and customized project scopes are available separately.
Choose the package that fits your needs, or message me for larger menus, multi-outlet projects or a tailored offer.
Business type:
Startups
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SMBs
Industry:
Food & beverage
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Hospitality
Clients I’ve worked with
Cinnamon Group
Head Bartender for The Sticky Wicket, managed by Cinnamon Group. I developed and implemented cocktail menus and recipes, established bar procedures and service standards, selected equipment and products, trained the bar team, managed inventory and supported daily beverage operations and cost control.
Jun 2022-Apr 2023
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
Head Mixologist leading beverage program development for Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar. Responsible for cocktail menu development, bar setup, recipes and SOPs, staff training, supplier coordination, beverage standards and opening preparation across the hotel’s F&B outlets.
Apr 2025-Oct 2025
My Portfolio
FAQ
1. Do you only develop coffee-based drinks?
No. I can develop coffee and espresso drinks, matcha, tea, smoothies, refreshers, frappés, blended drinks, dessert beverages and original signature drinks based on your concept.
2. Can you develop a complete beverage menu for a new café?
Yes. I can develop a complete beverage program around your concept, target market, available equipment, ingredients and service style. For large or multi-category projects, please contact me before ordering.
3. Are the recipes original and customized?
Yes. Recipes are developed specifically for your business and concept. I do not provide generic lists of drinks. I consider your target customer, positioning, ingredients, equipment and operational requirements.
4. What information do you need before starting?
I will need details about your concept, location, target customer, existing menu if applicable, available equipment, preferred ingredients or brands, restrictions and the beverage categories you want to develop.
5. Do you provide recipe costing and selling prices?
Yes, this is available as an additional service. For accurate costing, you will need to provide local ingredient prices, supplier information and pack sizes whenever possible.
6. Can you work with the ingredients and brands already available to me?
Yes. I can develop the menu around your existing ingredients, suppliers and equipment. This is often the best approach for controlling costs, simplifying operations and improving ingredient cross-utilization.
7. Do you test the drinks physically?
Development is provided remotely. Recipes are professionally formulated, but final physical tasting is carried out by you and your team. Your feedback can then be used during the included revision process to fine-tune the recipes.
8. Can you develop more than 20 drinks?
Absolutely. For larger menus, multiple outlets or projects requiring 20+ drinks, SOPs, costing or extensive market research, please contact me for a customized offer.
9. Do you design the graphic menu as well?
No. This Gig focuses on beverage development, recipes and operational menu structure. Graphic design and final menu artwork are not included unless specifically agreed in a custom project.
10. Can you create seasonal or limited-edition drinks?
Yes. I can develop seasonal collections, promotional beverages, holiday specials and limited-edition signature drinks based on your concept, season and target audience.
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T tcassgerard

United Kingdom
Ongoing collaborationReally happy with the work. The file is very detailed and much more complete than I expected. Everything is clearly explained and easy to follow, especially the recipes, costing and preparation steps. Riccardo clearly knows what he is doing and understood exactly what was needed for the project. Communication...
$50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?J jonathanr727

United States
Riccardo has been an extremely communicative and collaborative person to work with documents were delivered quickly and concisely. The recipes delivered were beyond expectations. If you are looking for someone to have a seamless experience with brainstorming beverages while having quick reply times Riccardo is a must to work with.
$50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationYou the best , I recommend everyone to deal with Riccardo, He is super nice .
$1,000-$2,500
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationGreat Job thanks
$200-$400
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationThanks a lot amazing work .
$200-$400
Price
6 days
Duration
Helpful?
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T tcassgerard

United Kingdom
Ongoing collaborationReally happy with the work. The file is very detailed and much more complete than I expected. Everything is clearly explained and easy to follow, especially the recipes, costing and preparation steps. Riccardo clearly knows what he is doing and understood exactly what was needed for the project. Communication...
$50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?J jonathanr727

United States
Riccardo has been an extremely communicative and collaborative person to work with documents were delivered quickly and concisely. The recipes delivered were beyond expectations. If you are looking for someone to have a seamless experience with brainstorming beverages while having quick reply times Riccardo is a must to work with.
$50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationYou the best , I recommend everyone to deal with Riccardo, He is super nice .
$1,000-$2,500
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationGreat Job thanks
$200-$400
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationThanks a lot amazing work .
$200-$400
Price
6 days
Duration
Helpful?

