Dutch Bros Soft Top Recipe (2024)

Regardless of whether you call it soft top like the Dutch Bros baristas, or cold foam like their Starbucks competitors, soft top is quickly becoming the most popular add-on at coffee shops this year.

Soft top is a soft, lightly whipped sweet cream poured atop hot or cold coffee drinks, and it gets really interesting when baristas add different flavorings: pumpkin soft top for fall or sugar cookie soft top for the holiday season.

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You’ve probably noticed on your receipt that it’s a significantly priced upgrade, so after we built our own coffee bar we decided we would try making a dupe of the recipe to eliminate some of those costly trips to the coffee shop.

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The secret to these flavored soft tops is in Dutch Bros favorite brand of Torani syrups lining the wall of the kitchen. Soft top can be made with any of these syrups for a twist on the flavor…

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Their signature soft top is made with the Toasted Marshmallow syrup in my area of Texas. (I say this because other stores could potentially use another flavor for their basic soft top, such as vanilla or hazelnut syrup.)

The soft top we created is a 2:1 ratio of heavy cream to syrup, which maintains a creamy texture that is positively loaded with flavor.

This means you can make any increment that you want by using 2 parts cream to 1 part syrup of your choice.

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You can even use other syrups that are not the Torani brand, such as Skinny Syrups which are sugar-free, or grocery store caramel sauce, both of which make delicious drinks using the soft top formula.

What Do You Need To Make Soft Top or Cold Foam?

  • Heavy Cream
  • Clear Flavored Syrup
  • Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher
  • Handheld Milk Frother

To make soft top you’ll pour 2 parts heavy cream and 1 part syrup into the pitcher and insert the milk frother. Froth this mixture of heavy cream for 30 seconds or until you reach your desired thickness.

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What Does Soft Top Go Best With?

Some of the best dutch bros drinks to try at home with your soft top are…

Cold drinks like:

  • Cold Brew Coffee
  • Iced Coffee
  • Iced Americanos

Hot drinks like:

  • Hot Coffee
  • Shots of Espresso
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Cappuccino with Irish Cream Syrup Soft Top
  • Hot Black Tea can be paired with Cinnamon Syrup Soft Top
  • Green Tea can be paired with Vanilla or Coconut Syrups
  • Earl Grey or Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea with Caramel Sauce used in place of the Basic Syrup (Yes, Caramel Drizzle Sauce works too in this soft top recipe)
  • Hot Coffee paired with a White Chocolate Sauce based Soft Top

One of the best drinks I like to make at home is a dupe of the Dutch Bros iced coffee with Toasted Marshmallow Soft Top, which is the signature flavor on the Dutch Bros Menu.

This iced coffee drink is simple to make and refreshing all year round.

I use Stok Iced Coffee over ice balls and top with copycat dutch bros soft top made with pumpkin spice or peppermint bark syrup and cream.

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As you can imagine with this many flavors of syrup available, the flavor combinations using this sweet drink topper create a variety of drinks!

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It will be easy for you to invent your perfect drink and bring a little Dutch Bros. into your own home kitchen.

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Dutch Bros Soft Top Recipe

This recipe is a perfect dupe of Dutch Bros. Soft Top Recipe perfect for at-home coffee baristas! A creamy blend of Torani Syrup and Heavy Cream, this recipe is customizable to your favorite coffee flavors.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Breakfast

Servings: 1 /2 cup

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Sarah Penrod

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 Torani Toasted Marshmallow Syrup

You will also need

  • stainless steel milk frothing pitcher
  • handheld milk frother

Instructions

  • 1. Pour cold whipping cream and Torani syrup into the milk-frothing pitcher.

  • 2. Insert the milk frother and froth moving up and down under the surface of the liquid. The soft top will get increasingly thicker until it looks like actual whipped cream.

  • 3. Soft top is beaten to about soft peaks, or when the milk frother is pulled vertically up out of the whipped cream and the tip of the whipped cream curls over itself in a soft curl.

Notes

**This recipe can be created with any Torani Syrup, or even sugar-free syrups like Skinny Syrups. You can substitute other flavors such as pumpkin, vanilla syrup, or sugar cookie syrup to create other recipes for flavored soft tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 222mg | Sugar: 31g

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FAQs

What is in Dutch Bros soft top? ›

The soft top we created is a 2:1 ratio of heavy cream to syrup, which maintains a creamy texture that is positively loaded with flavor. This means you can make any increment that you want by using 2 parts cream to 1 part syrup of your choice.

What is a soft top? ›

A soft top is a vehicle with a soft roof that can sometimes be folded down or removed. The coupe comes in a hard top model and a version with a fold-away soft top.

Does Dutch Bros use syrup or sauce? ›

The only SF sauces we use are chocolate, caramel and white chocolate. Everything else is a syrup. Thank you! How many carbs in the SF white chocolate sauce?

What is the most sugary drink at Dutch Bros? ›

There is a huge 109g of sugar in Dutch Bros, Holly Jolly Rebel – the equivalent of 27.25 teaspoons of sugar based on the average teaspoon containing 4g of sugar.

Is Dutch Bros more expensive than Starbucks? ›

Let's break it down. To begin, the prices of both places vary. The price of a medium golden eagle freeze, my personal favorite drink, is $4.25 at Dutch Bros. The price of a grande Espresso Frappuccino, the closest drink to Dutch's, is a whopping $6.19 at Starbucks.

Are soft tops worth it? ›

Advantages of a Soft Top

Versatility: Given the malleable nature of soft tops, they're intrinsically more versatile than their harder counterparts. They can easily be removed and then installed again making it easy to go without a top during those nice weather days without much effort.

Does soft top cost more? ›

For instance, soft tops may be a more affordable option, but are more susceptible to damage and some models may require manual unfolding. On the other hand, hard tops may be more durable, but add weight and may require more trunk space when stowed.

What milk makes best cold foam? ›

Low-fat or non-fat milk are best for making cold foam because of the high ratio of protein to fat. Protein provides structure for air bubbles, which fat can impede. You can also make cold foam using dairy substitutes, such as soy milk, oatmilk, and almond milk.

Can you use creamer to make cold foam? ›

Just pour some Oat Creamer in a bowl and use a hand frother or a whisk to make a light and fluffy cold foam perfect for topping off your iced coffee or cold brew. It's that simple! Add your favorite flavors to smoothies, oatmeal and baked goods for an extra bit of decadence.

Can you make cold foam with 2% milk? ›

Although you can make cold foam with just 2% milk, our recipe includes whipping cream, condensed milk and vanilla extract, which makes a much creamier and decadent topping!

Does Dutch Bros. use Torani syrups? ›

There is nothing like a frosty, blended drink in the summer. Especially if that drink is made with Torani syrups! Dutch Bros. Coffee uses Torani in their drinks, and they are perfect on hot days for kids and their grown-ups!

What is the straw code for Dutch Bros? ›

The straw system is simple. Pink represents pretty, green means you're unsightly, orange signifies you're strange, yellow symbolizes average and blue indicates rudeness according to the “The Veronica James Show” and many lovers of the popular coffee stand, Dutch Brothers.

What kind of caramel drizzle does Dutch Bros use? ›

Caramel Sauce: Dutch Bros uses the Torani brand for its sauces and syrups. However, you can use any type that you have available.

Does soft top have caffeine? ›

For those looking for a caffeine-free alternative, Dutch Bros Soft Top drinks have you covered. You can enjoy a tasty beverage without the stimulating effects of caffeine.

What is a pumpkin pie soft top? ›

The season wouldn't be complete without a hot Pumpkin Pie Latte w/ Pumpkin Pie Soft Top! This mix of our bold espresso, pumpkin pie flavor and 2% milk is sure to keep you cozy on the cool days ahead.

What is Dutch Bros Breve made of? ›

In a Dutch Bros breve, the layers are defined by the use of half-and-half milk and cream mixture. The espresso is added to the mixture, and milk froth is present at the top. For a Dutch Bros latte, the primary component is whole milk that makes it visibly distinct from the breve.

What flavors of SF syrup does Dutch Bros have? ›

Our sugar free flavors include white chocolate, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, chocolate macadamia nut, hazelnut, irish cream, coconut, raspberry, peach and strawberry.

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