It’s time to lay down the pumpkin spice lattes and pick up peppermint mochas. With the holidays finally here, enjoy these sips to embrace the season.
COCKTAILS
Boku Kitchen and Salon in the heart of The Vista serves up seasonal drinks again this year with The Grinch theme. Enjoy a menu of seasonal cocktails including Mayor McBean – a marshmallow infused espresso martini inspired by Mayor Augustus May Who from Whoville and garnished with marshmallows and a delicious pirouline.
Transport yourself from Whoville to a tropical paradise at Santa’s Pub at Publico Kitchen & Tap. Try the Jinglebells Nog, or the gingerbread or mistletoe margarita. Order up Santa’s charcuterie and enjoy a private holiday in heated igloos surrounded by a winter wonderland.
To continue the margarita theme, head over to Toasty Hot Spot for a holiday margarita flight featuring sour apple, pina colada, cranberry and Jack Frost flavors. Vegan? Head over to The Hoot where the winter menu includes new house cocktails like the Evergreen, refreshing on the way down but sure to warm you up inside.
COFFEE
For many people, peppermint comes to mind when they think of holiday coffee drinks, and it doesn’t feel like the holiday season until you have that first peppermint mocha in hand. However, our local coffee shops are changing things up and offering unique holiday flavors.
Head over to Curiosity Coffee Bar for a Salty Grinch, a white chocolate vanilla matcha latte with a pinch of salt, or a campfire cold brew filled with toasted marshmallows. For nondairy drinkers, the Sinterklass Eggnog Latte, White Elephant, and Merry Nutcracker Latte are a few vegan options just for you.
Azalea Coffee Bar’s specialty holiday drinks give you more tastes of the season with the Christmas Queen, Cindy Lou Who, Nonsense Christmas, Pink Christmas Cold Brew and Ms. Holiday Espresso.
Piecewise Coffee’s winter menu will satisfy your cookie cravings with the Christmas Cookie Latte. Other holiday favors include a Peppermint Mocha Latte, Lavendar Hot Chocolate. or for holiday mornings at home, grab a bag of the Christmas Vacation Blend.
BEER
Who doesn’t need an Eggnog IPA in their life. Head over to WECO Biergarten for this quintessential holiday flavor in beer form. Steel Hands in Cayce has brewed up a peppermint mocha latte specialty bear to celebrate the season and over on North Main, The War Mouth has a slate of holiday beers with the names to match including Elf on a Shelf, Sweater Weather, Peppermint Porter and Neapolitan Stout.
SWEETS
Bring your holi-date to the Robinson Room on Main Street because their holiday desserts will have you wanting more! We’re talking a Sweet Potato Maple Cheesecake and the Hazelnut Crunch Chocolate Cream Pudding.
Spotted Salamander features a mix of holiday sweets throughout the season ranging from a white chocolate peppermint cookie to a hot chocolate cake and gingerbread cupcakes. Check their daily boards for the featured treats. Your favorite not being offered? Try the catering option and order what your heart desires!
Find more holiday cheer being served at restaurants all around the Columbia region.