Best places for holiday drinks in New Hampshire
Discover the best places to get festive beverages this holiday season.
The holidays are just around the corner. From shopping to decorating, preparing for the festivities can be draining. Let’s face it, we all need a little pick-me-up. Whether it’s a bit of caffeine or a celebratory cocktail at the end of a long day spent cooking and prepping, you deserve a holiday treat. New Hampshire has an incredible coffee and bar scene. These local haunts are sure to deliver you the best caffeine boost or cocktail cool down. Take time to enjoy the taste of the holidays; you deserve it.
For your caffeine fix:
Seasonal Menu at Brothers Cortado
Location: 3-5 Bicentennial Square, Odd Fellows Ave, Concord, NH 03301
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday coffee sips, Brothers Cortado has something for everyone. Their holiday specials list is long and delicious. Before going holiday shopping, stop in for a woodsman latte, peppermint mocha, hot cocoa, not-not-nog latte, and a cran-habanero americano. The hardest part will be picking which brew to order.
Gingerbread Latte at Union Coffee Co.
Location: 42 South St, Milford, NH 03055
One of my favorite holiday treats is a gingerbread cookie. What’s better than adding some espresso to the flavor palette? Union Coffee Co. agrees. They have a delicious gingerbread latte on their menu, along with a peppermint mocha.
Winter Tonic at Revelstoke Coffee
Location: 100 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301
Revelstoke Coffee takes its seasonal offerings seriously. This drink features cranberry juice, Fever Tree Tonic Water, espresso or matcha, and is garnished with cranberries. It’s one of the most unique drinks you can snag this holiday season! They also offer a figgy pudding latte, answering the age-old question, what exactly is figgy pudding?
White Chocolate Cherry Cordial Latte at Blue Harbor Coffee
Location: 446 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
Blue Harbor Coffee House offers an array of festive holiday drinks, but their white chocolate cherry cordial latte is their most unique drink! Not a coffee fan? Try their cookie butter hot chocolate for a delicious twist on the drink of our childhood!
For happy hour:
Holiday menu at The Goat
Multiple locations
Having a holiday drink is one thing, but having one in a completely decorated bar is another. The Goat, which has locations in Manchester, Hampton, Newburyport, and Portsmouth, has fully decked their halls for the holiday season. Not only do they have an exclusive holiday-themed menu, but they’ve also created a holiday pop-up at all locations. Stop by for a good drink and a true holiday experience. Experience the magic until January 4th.
Peppermint Martini at Dublin Road Taproom
Location: 53 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Nothing says festive cheer like the delicious flavor of peppermint. If you’re looking for a more adult version of a peppermint mocha, look no further than Dublin Road Taproom. With crushed candy canes on the rim, the mixture of coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and chocolate syrup makes for a delicious and refreshing treat.
Holly Jolly Heat at Yellow Bell Café
Location: 45 Main St, Keene, NH 03431
What’s better than a spicy margarita? One with a holiday twist, of course. This treat combines cranberry juice, orange liqueur, jalapeno agave, and, of course, tequila. It’s the perfect combo of a little bit of spice and tart kick. Treat yourself to one of these after a long day of holiday prep at Yellow Bell Café.
Cranberry Moscow Mule at The Red Blazar
Location: 72 Manchester St, Concord, NH 03301
New Hampshire residents love a good Moscow Mule. Unwind after a long day of holiday shopping with the cranberry mule from The Red Blazar. Ginger beer, cranberry juice, and vodka come together to create a drink that tastes how the holidays feel.
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