Snow cones (or sno cones, or raspas), which are just ice and snow cone syrup, make a great business or fundraiser because they can have around an 80% profit margin! We have a list of 50 syrup combinations with fun names that you can market to sell more snow cones.
Another benefit of the snow cone business is that the syrup has a very long shelf life. It won’t really ever go bad, but we do recommend you use it within a year (two years at the most), because the flavors will degrade over time. You do not need to refrigerate snow cone syrup after opening, but store it in a cool, dark place to preserve the flavors for as long as possible. You can also freeze snow cone syrup! The high sugar content will keep it from freezing solid, but it will slow the degradation of the flavors.
When you’re marketing your snow cones, you may want to advertise that they are gluten free and vegan, making them an excellent treat for a wide variety of people.
You’ll need to decide for yourself what ratio of syrup to ice you want to serve, but a good place to start is 1.5 oz of syrup per 6 oz of ice. Taste and see if you like it, then adjust accordingly. We recommend using pumps or pour spouts to help measure and control how much syrup you use.
We’ve gathered FIFTY fun and delicious syrup combinations with fun names to help generate sales for your snow cone business.
