11 seasonal drinks to try in Birmingham this winter

Reviewed by: Grace Garrison

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Candy Cane Latte Red Cat
Sip something warm this holiday season. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

It’s certainly wintertime in Birmingham, made especially evident by the frigid mornings this year!

Here are some delicious, seasonal drinks that are sure to warm you up and keep you feeling cozy on a winter day.

1. Hansel & Gretel — Frothy Monkey

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The Hansel & Gretel latte from Frothy Monkey will make you feel warm — both physically and with the knowledge that you are giving back! (Frothy Monkey)

Enjoy a delicious gingerbread latte while giving back to the community. Each purchased Hansel & Gretel contributes $1 to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

As for the drink itself, the latte is made with espresso, steamed milk, house-made gingerbread sauce with a dusting of cocoa powder.

2. Eggnog Latte — Santos Coffee

Santos offers several holiday treats, but it’s hard to beat classic eggnog. Try out this delicious latte that tastes like Christmas!

3. Winter Warmth — June

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Any latte at June is sure to please! (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

This hazelnut-based latte packs in a few comforting spices like cinnamon, cardamom, anise, ginger and white pepper. It’s topped with a spiced whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

4. Candy Cane Latte — Red Cat Coffee House

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The photo-worthy Candy Cane Latte at Red Cat is a delicious winter treat. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

This traditional treat blends peppermint flavors with espresso.

  • Red Cat Coffee House: Instagram | Facebook | Website
  • Location:
    • Railroad Park: 1701 1st Ave S #101
    • Pepper Place: 2901 2nd Ave S #120
    • UAB Highlands: 1201 11th Ave S
  • Hours:
    • Railroad Park: 6:30AM-6PM daily
    • Pepper Place: Monday-Saturday 7AM-6PM, closed Sunday
    • UAB Highlands: Monday-Friday 6AM-3PM, closed Saturday + Sunday

5. Chocolate Orange Latte at Baba Java Coffee

Baba Java has a slew of holiday offerings, but one that stands out from the others is the Banana Bread Latte. This unique drink can be served hot, iced or shaken and has espresso, milk, banana maple syrup and cinnamon.

6. Yule Log — Domestique Coffee

Domestique’s signature holiday drink this season is the Yule Log, a spicy peppermint mocha cappuccino, served alongside a little chocolate treat.

7. Grinch Matcha — Daily Buzz Coffee

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The Grinch Matcha will have you grinning from ear to ear! (Daily Buzz Coffee)

Among this small business’ offerings this holiday season is the Grinch Matcha, an appropriately-green drink with a holiday twist. The matcha drink has vanilla, brown sugar cinnamon, cold foam and is topped with festive sprinkles. Available hot or iced.

8. Spiced Orange Latte — O’Henry’s

I’ve always been a huge fan of pecan pie, but in a latte? This is a dream come true.

9. Rose-Mary Did You Know? — Seeds Coffee Co.

The name says it all: This drink has homemade rosemary and brown sugar syrup with espresso and your choice of milk. Listen to the classic Christmas song while sipping to perfect the atmosphere.

10. Salted Maple Marshmallow Latte — Caveat Coffee

This drink from Caveat is plenty sweet; it has marshmallow fluff in it! The Salted Maple Marshmallow Latte, one of several holiday specials, has marshmallow syrup + fluff, salted maple syrup and your choice of milk, hot or iced.

11. Frostbite Latte — Cala Coffee Co.

Get a taste of Cala Coffee’s house-made peppermint syrup with two of their seasonal drinks, including the Frostbite Latte. It’s sure to warm you up on a crisp winter day!

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Mary Helene Hall
Mary Helene Hall

Breaking Content Producer. Casual birder + enjoyer of the Alabama outdoors. Frequent coffee shop patron. Ravenous reader. Previously @ AL.com, Georgia Trust for Local News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Get in touch at maryhelene@bhamnow.com.

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