Seasonal Sippers & Winter Warmers
Picture yourself in a cozy sweater-- Jingle Bells playing for the umpteenth time in the air-- cradling a Winter beverage in your toasty hands.We set out to find a list of seasonal sippers, beyond your traditional Peppermint Mocha Latte, to keep you rocking around the Christmas tree all night long.Here's a short pick of some of Spartanburg's newest drinks that we can't wait to try:
COCKTAILS & BREWS
Peanut-Butter & Jelly Holiday Cocktail: The AC Hotel has couches to lounge on, billiards to shoot, charcuterie to nibble, and currently, a brand-new cocktail to sip. The PBJ cocktail brings a boozy twist to your childhood memories, because what says "holidays" more than sweet, sweet nostalgia?
First Snow Ale: This RJ Rockers Brewery winter classic is a smooth and spicy 6% abv pale ale, with notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. No need to wait for actual snow to enjoy; this is winter in South Carolina, after all! Enjoy it by the pint at their brewery, or take home a six-pack to enjoy by the fire.
Fall Old Fashioned: Take a traditional old fashioned cocktail, and add fall spice and dried apple. So simple, yet so delicious. Fall flavors transition well to Winter warmers at Heirloom- A Milltown Eatery, and pair fantastically with their farm-to-table plates.
Bourbon Wassail: The hot sipper of the moment is Delaney's Irish Pub's Wassail Cider, made with blackberry bourbon and apple pie moonshine. Enjoy it inside with live music and darts, or outside at their custom barrel tables.
Holliday Nuthouse: Holliday Brewing in Drayton Mills' Marketplace keeps 16 house-brewed craft selections on tap, with the newest hazelnut brown ale ringing in at a moderate 5.1% abv.
COFFEES, SIPPERS, & TEAS
Gingerbread Latte: Take a short drive out to Woodruff's Humble Grounds coffeeshop for a delicious gingerbread latte, paired with farm fresh apple cider donuts or their custom house crepes.
Holiday Tea Blends: The Spice & Tea Exchange has a full-lineup of seasonal tea blends for you to sip in-store or buy in bulk. Winter favorites include Fireside Spice, Bourbon Chestnut, Chocolate Candy Cane, and Sugar Cookie teas.
Ginger Yule Latte: Pharmacy Coffee's housemade ginger and brown sugar sauce packs a cozy, spiced flavor punch, at their 1920's cafe location in the historic Montgomery Building. (If you're not a fan of caffeine, try their Turmeric Ginger "Golden Milk Latte.")
Organic Lattes: Health in Hand Juice and Smoothie Bar has a warm alternative to their smoothies and cold-press juices-- 100% USDA organic lattes, in red velvet, turmeric, and pumpkin spice. While you're in the shop, pick up some spicy "flu shots" to ward off the seasonal sniffles.
These are just a short list of current drink specials, but you can tell us your favorite seasonal beverages on our social media! Which drinks are you most looking forward to?