Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
12 seasonal drinks to try in Birmingham this winter
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If you’re like me, you love a good Peppermint Mocha during the holidays. If not, we’ve rounded up 12 seasonal drinks at local coffee shops for you to try this winter.
1.Winter Solstice at Frothy Monkey
This first one’s for all of the tea lovers out there. The Winter Solstice blends a pine smoked black tea steamer with lavender syrup and cinnamon and you can get it at Frothy Monkey’s two locations around town.
- Downtown location: 2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Homewood location: 930 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Sun-Wed 7AM-9PM | Thurs 8AM-9PM | Fri-Sat 7AM-9PM
2. Eggnog Latte at Santos Coffee
Who doesn’t love eggnog? This seasonal drink brings the traditional and creamy flavor of this holiday favorite.
- Location: 2221Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Suit B, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Daily 6:30AM-5PM
3. S’mores Cortado at June
This warm latte brings the best of both worlds with gooey chocolate and fluffy marshmallow.
- Location: 213 25th St N Suite C, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Mon-Sat 7AM-4PM | Sun 8AM-4PM
4. Cran-apple tart at East Pole Coffee
This fruity blend of cider and cranberry tastes just like a warm hug.
- Location: 1143 1st Ave S Suite 103, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-6PM | Sat-Sun 8AM-6PM
5. Candy Cane Latte at Red Cat Coffee House
This traditional treat blends peppermint flavors with espresso.
- Railroad Park Location: 1701 1st Ave S #101, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Pepper Place Location: 2901 2nd Ave S #120, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Daily 6:30AM-6PM
6. Chocolate Orange Latte at Baba Java Coffee
Have you ever had a chocolate orange during the holidays? This latte mimics this family favorite by combining citrus and chocolate into a flavorful latte.
- Homewood location: 817 Green Springs Hwy Suite 109, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hoover location: 4730 Chace Cir #124, Birmingham, AL 35244
- Meadowbrooke location: 1801 Doug Baker Blvd Suite 121, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30AM-8PM | Sat 8AM-8PM | Sun 1PM-8PM
7. Frosted Ginger Snap Latte at Domestique Coffee
Sugar, spice and everything nice with this ginger-flavored latte.
- Location: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Mon-Sat 7AM-6PM | Sun 8AM-4PM
8. Brown Sugar Cinnamon & Gingerbread Latte at Daily Buzz Coffee
Craving that hint of gingerbread during the holidays? This latte combines warm brown sugar, cinnamon and rich notes of gingerbread.
- Location: 115 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM | Sat-Sun 8AM-2PM
9. Pecan Pie Latte at O’Henry’s
I’ve always been a huge fan of pecan pie, but in a latte? This is a dream come true.
- Location: 569 Brookwood Village, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Mon-Sat 6AM-6PM | Sun 7AM-6PM
10. Santa’s Nightcap at Seeds
Everyone needs a little fuel throughout the day, even Santa! Check out this honey cinnamon latte with hints of lavender and citrus.
- Location: 174 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM | Sat 8AM-3PM
11. Candy Cane Hot Cocoa at Caveat Coffee
Check out this local favorite at Caveat.
- Location: 2832 Linden Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM | Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM
12. Grandma’s Best at Cala Coffee Co.
This sugar cookie latte is sure to have your taste buds thanking you this season with notes of espresso, sugar cookie syrup and milk.
- Location: 1826 3rd Ave N #101, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Mon-Sat 7AM-4PM | Sun 8AM-4PM
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