5 spring drinks to try right now in Birmingham

Flowers are blooming across Birmingham and to celebrate spring, many Birmingham favorites have welcomed the warm weather with special-edition menus.

It’s the perfect time to explore what’s new, sip something refreshing and soak in the sun. Keep reading for a few places you can savor limited-time spring-inspired drinks…cheers!

1. Cala Coffee

Get a spring in your step from a caffeinated option at local favorite, Cala Coffee. They’ve got an array of seasonal beverages, including a collaboration with local taqueria, Salud.

Cala’s spring menu currently features options like:

• Basil Lavender Latte: Basil lavender syrup, steamed milk + espresso
• Miso Cappuccino: Smoky miso, brown sugar syrup, steamed milk + espresso
• Berry Me in Bubbles: Espresso, tonic water + blueberry syrup lemon cold brew
• Blueberry Lemonade You Look: Lemonade, blueberry syrup + lemon cold foam
• Strawberry Horchata Matcha: Salud Horchata, strawberry syrup + matcha

Tip: Cala’s spring menu is available at both the downtown and Cahaba Heights locations.

• Downtown Birmingham:
  • Address: 1826 3rd Ave N, #101
  • Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-4PM | Sunday 8AM-4PM
• Cahaba Heights:
  • Address: 3950 Autumn Ln.
  • Hours: Sunday-Wednesday, 7AM-4PM | Thursday-Saturday, 7AM-5PM
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2. Juniper

In honor of the end of dreary winter days, the Forest Park staple is offering a refreshing twist on their drink menu including:

• Frozen Hugo Spritz: St. Germain, thyme, fennel, elderflower, yuzu, lemon
• Dirty Tonic: Citadelle Cornichon Gin, blanc vermouth, olive, lime, tonic
• Honey Didn’t: Honeydew tequila, Midori, lime, agave

Try one (or all…who are we to judge?) for yourself:

• Location: 3811 Clairmont Ave South.
• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4PM-10:30 PM, Friday + Saturday, 4PM-12AM, Saturday + Sunday Brunch, 10 AM-2 PM
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3. June Coffee

If you’re looking for a caffeine fix downtown, be sure to visit June for a selection of colorful and reviving spring refreshments.

• Baby Blue: Butterfly pea flower, blueberry cardamom, Yuzuco creamtop, orchid
• Strawberry Spring: Booch Bubbles Kombucha, strawberry pink peppercorn, Mizuba matcha
• Chamomile Lychee Tonic: Espresso, Jack Ruby sparkling tonic, chamomile lychee, marigold
• Chamomile Lychee Latte: Espresso + milk, chamomile lychee, marigold

I loved the Strawberry Spring! Try it and see how you like it:

• Location: 213 25th St N Suite C.
• Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7AM-4PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM
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4. Mayawell

Specializing in agave spirits, be sure to try the exclusive spring items at Mayawell this season, where fresh flavors and creative cocktails highlight the essence of warmer days:

• Beach Please: Mezcal, mango, pineapple, lime, mint
• Island Hopper: Sauza Blue blanco tequila, velvet falernum. lemon, pineapple, hibiscus, ango
• Senior Pepino: Sauza Blue blanco tequila, St. Germain, lime, cucumber

• Location: 2900 4th Ave South.
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-11:30PM, Friday, 4PM-12:30AM, Saturday, 2PM-12:30AM
• Website | Instagram

5. Continental Bakery

For a little taste of French influence under the Alabama sun, try these special drinks from Continental Bakery:

• Salted Vanilla Lavender Latte
• Matcha Lemonade
• Honey Pistachio Cappuccino
• Strawberry Matcha

Tip: For more treats from Continental Bakery, visit their booth every Saturday at Pepper Place Farmers Market from 7am-12pm.

• Location: 1909 Cahaba Rd.
• Hours: Daily, 7AM-7PM
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Where are you headed this spring, Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know whose drink menu you’re trying…and where we should go next!