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Holiday flavors in Jax

Sip and savor the holiday season!

Festive drinks and sweet treats

Discover Jacksonville’s drink specials and seasonal-inspired bites.

Shipley Do-Nuts

In the mood for a holiday donut? Well, Shipley Do-Nuts has got you covered! You can choose from several seasonal flavors this season, which are equally delicious! Enjoy a Peppermint donut, with vanilla or chocolate icing – It’s the perfect balance of peppermint to sweetness, and who doesn’t love this classic flavor pairing? They’re also adding a Bacon, Egg and Cheese kolache, a Candy Cane Mocha Frappe, and a Candy Cane Shake.

Sippin' Santa Pop Up

Enjoy celebrating the holidays on island time with the Sippin’ Santa pop up bar! Located at the Red Gill Bistro, don’t miss out on this festive tiki cocktail bar featuring adorable and delicious drinks like Frosty the Merman, Sugar Plum Mai Tai, and more! Plus, be sure to check out the fun hula performances. Say Aloha from the North Pole with this can’t-miss tropical pop-up bar!

Le Petit Paris

If you’re looking for savory seasonal foods, Le Petit Paris Café is a wonderful option! They have three entrees that will get you in the holiday spirit; the Winter Truffle Breakfast Sandwich with prosciutto and brie, the La Simone pear gorgonzola Salad, and the Le Jean-Claude crepe topped with white chocolate and caramel whipped cream. Everything looks and tastes delicious! As for their winter drinks, we tried the Sugar Plum Fairy tea which tasted just like it sounds, and the Snickerdoodle latte! They also offer adult winter-themed drinks, like the Very Merry Mimosa and Mistletoe Mule! Everything is cute and festive in this little café, so you should definitely stop in for the season!

Pop Up Bar at Grey Matter Distillery

Calling all holiday rebels! Grey Matter Distillery is transforming into a Grinch’s cave wonderland that’ll make the Grinch himself beam with mischief. Guests can sip on delightfully devious cocktails inspired by Mount Crumpit’s grumpiest resident, complete with green-tinted decor and Whoville magic that’ll have you cackling all night long. From drinks as dark and twisted as the Grinch’s heart to festive concoctions that’ll warm you up faster than the Grinch’s heart grows three sizes, this pop-up bar is the ultimate way to celebrate the season with some serious green mischief and cheer.

Mayday Ice Cream

Find some of the best and most creative Holiday Ice cream flavors at Mayday! From their 21+ yule nog to their Denali postcard rocky road, you can’t go wrong with these delicious options! The best part is, if you can’t decide which flavors to try, you can get a flight of 6 mini scoops to find out which is your favorite! For a full list of their holiday flavors, visit their website below!

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Miracle Pop-Up Bar

Miracle Pop-Up Bar is just what the holidays needed. It is a pop-up bar serving holiday-themed drinks among over-the-top festive decorations. You can find a Miracle pop-up all over the world during the holiday season and this year they have returned to Forgotten Tonic in St. Augustine and Grape and Grain Exchange for some holiday cocktails. You are not going to want to miss this one of a kind experience where you can be surrounded by the best holiday decor while sipping out of festive cups like a Santa cup and so much more.

Royal Moose Coffee Company

Royal Moose Coffee Company is blessing us with holiday drinks early this season! We tried their Snowball Latte, Christmas Tree Moose Shake, Pecan Pie Latte, and their Peppermint Mocha Latte. If we could wrap the warm fuzzy holiday feeling in a taste, it would be and of these holiday specials.

They are located in Middleburg and we can assure you that it is worth the trip. They also have a drive thru if you are wanting to zoom through. This coffee shop if walk up/drive thru only but if you walk up, you can enjoy their holiday decor while you sip on holiday spirit.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice

Holidays in Florida can be a little tricky. While the weather may not be consistent, for those warm Winter days, head to Jeremiah’s Ice for a cold treat in delicious holiday fashion. This adorable little creamery is now featuring their holiday flavors including Peppermint Candy Cane Gelati layered with Candy Cane pieces, Spicy Hot Chocolate Gelati layered with mini-marshmallows and Pumpkin Pie Gelati layered with Cookie Butter Crumbles⁠.

Can’t decide which holiday favorite gelati to indulge in? Lucky for you, you don’t have to pick just one. For a limited time, you can order them all with their new HOLIDAY FLIGHT!

Cup of Job

Cup of Job is a local coffee shop located in Jacksonville Beach and their holiday flavors are joyful and triumphant. Some of their festive flavors include Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog and even Eggnog Chai. Our personal favorite is Peppermint White Mocha and you can purchase a candy cane flavored stir stick if you want some extra peppermint. flavor.

This is the perfect stop if you plan to walk around Deck the Chairs Light Display that happens every night from 5:00pm-1:00am. Grab your cup of job and walk around Seawalk Pavilion singing carols filled with caffeine and holiday spirit.

Hawkers

Hawkers delivered some delicious gifts for the holidays this year and you are definitely going to want to stop by to try them. Their holiday flavors and tasty cocktails will have you in the festive spirit with just one sip! Don’t miss out on the yummy holiday flavors this Jacksonville favorite is serving this season.

Brass Tacks

Brass Tacks offers coffee, teas, food and holiday cheer! They have recently released their holiday flavors and we got to try them out. We tried the Peppermint Mocha latte and Eggnog latte and we felt joyful and triumphant after one sip.

Another fun fact about Brass Tacks is that they do names of the day and if you have the name of the day, you get a free coffee! Make sure to check out their Instagram to find out the name of the day. As Brass Tacks would say, “Stay Sharp!”

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Mechanism Coffee Roasters: Reindeer Flight

Can’t choose which holiday flavor you want to sip on At Mechanism Coffee Roasters, you don’t have to! Enjoy all your favorite festive flavors with their Reindeer Flight! This sweet sampling lets you try all 3 of their seasonal coffees: peppermint mocha, gingerbread, and toasted marshmallow! Drop in and try these delicious treats during this holiday season!

Brew 5 Points: Toasted Marshmallow

Indulge in sweetness this holiday season at Brew 5 Points! you can currently add a delicious made-from-scratch vanilla bean marshmallow, toasted to ooey gooey goodness, to any order! Get it while it’s hot because these goodies will disappear in the new year!

Round Bird Coffee Shop

Get ready to sleigh your taste buds this holiday season at Round Bird Coffee Shop! Their festive flavor lineup is seriously next-level – from the nostalgic Gingerbread Man to the wild Matcha Apple Jacks, they’re serving up liquid magic that’ll make your morning *way* more merry and bright. Trust me, these drinks are basically Christmas in a mug!

The Kookaburra

Kookaburra Coffee is serving up pure holiday magic in St. Augustine! With homemade peppermint and mocha syrups that’ll warm you right up, these cozy drinks are the perfect sidekick for exploring the Night of Lights. Whether you’re chilling or bundling up, they’ve got a delicious brew waiting to rock your festive world!

The Peach Cobbler Factory

Ready to tantalize your taste buds this holiday season? The Peach Cobbler Factory is serving up serious sweet vibes with its holiday peppermint brownie milkshake! This festive treat is basically a winter wonderland in a glass – imagine rich, fudgy brownie chunks swirling with cool peppermint and creamy milkshake goodness. It’s like they took everything magical about the holidays and blended it into one decadent beverage!

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