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Standard Barista Ratio Cheat Sheet
Keep this matrix in mind for fast floor execution during peak hours at Brick Road Coffee.
1. Monin Syrup Standard Pumps
| Drink Temperature | 16 oz (Medium) | 20 oz / 24 oz (Large) | Rules & Exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Drinks (BC, Latte, Au Lait, Steamers) | 4 Pumps | 5 Pumps (20 oz) | Full Pumps directly into cup |
| Iced Drinks (Iced Latte, Iced Breve, Iced Tea) | 4 Pumps | 6 Pumps (24 oz) | Full Pumps into measuring cup/shot tin |
| Italian Soda (Sparkling) | 5 Pumps | 7 Pumps | Split evenly: 2 flavors (2/3p), 3 flavors (1.3/2p), 4 flavors (1/1.3p) |
| Lotus Energy | 4 Pumps Syrups | 6 Pumps Syrups | Lotus Base: 1 pump (16oz) / 1.5 pumps (24oz) |
2. Monin Sauces (Dark Chocolate, White Mocha, Caramel)
| Sauce Type | 16 oz | 20 oz / 24 oz | Bar Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Mocha / White Mocha | 2 Pumps | 2.5 Pumps (20 oz) | Stir espresso and sauce before filling milk |
| Iced Mocha / White Mocha | 2 Pumps | 3 Pumps (24 oz) | Stir in measuring cup before adding cold milk |
| Hot Chocolate | 2p Chocolate + 1p Vanilla | 3p Chocolate + 2p Vanilla | Add half steamed milk, stir, fill, whip & drizzle |
| Twister Blended Drinks | 2 Pumps Sauce (or 4p syrup) | 3 Pumps Sauce (or 6p syrup) | 1 full pump sauce counts as 2 syrup pumps |
3. Espresso Shot Standards
| Drink Style | Solo / 16 oz | Doppio / 20 oz / 24 oz | Technique Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo / Doppio (Straight / Con Panna) | 1 Shot | 2 Shots | Pull directly into 16oz cup with lid |
| Hot Classics (Latte, Mocha, Cappuccino) | 2 Shots | 2 Shots (20 oz) | Pull directly into cup |
| Hot Americano | 2 Shots | 4 Shots (20 oz) | Fill hot water from brewer to 1/4" below rim |
| Iced Classics (Latte, Mocha, Breve) | 2 Shots | 3 Shots (24 oz) | Pull into shot tins, never directly onto ice! |
| Iced Americano | 2 Shots | 4 Shots (24 oz) | Fill 3/4 water, add ice, pour espresso over ice |
| Flying Monkey (Breve + Irish Cream) | 4 Shots | 6 Shots (20oz Hot / 24oz Iced) | Heavy caffeine favorite! |
4. Milk Steaming & Foam Guide
- Standard Milk: 2% milk is default for all lattes unless specified. Breve is default for Flying Monkey & Café Breve. Whole milk is default for Cappuccino.
- Milk Measurement: 16 oz = 12 oz cold milk; 20 oz = 14 oz cold milk.
- Aeration Time: 3-5 seconds for lattes, au lait, and steamers. 6-8 seconds for Cappuccinos.
- Steaming Temperature: 150°F - 155°F standard.
- Cappuccino 50/50: Free pour foamy milk to rim. Dry = more foam, less milk. Wet = more milk, less foam.
- Cup Rim Standard: Always finish beverages 1/4 inch below rim.
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