Winter in Springfield comes with its own kind of magic, from twinkling lights to cozy corners and drinks that warm you from the inside out. Whether you’re craving a rich cup of hot cocoa, a classic apple cider, or a festive cocktail to toast the season, the city is full of spots serving up the perfect winter sip. From local cafés crafting small-batch specialties to restaurants and breweries putting their own spin on holiday flavors, here are the best winter drinks to try in Springfield, Missouri this season. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add it to the list.
Hot Chocolate
S'mores Mocha Latte from Finley Farms
Mudlounge: This downtown coffee and cocktail bar crafted their Mexican Hot Chocolate, with in-house Kahula, chocolate, rum chata, and steamed milk.
Address: 321 E. Walnut St., Springfield
Echelon: This cozy cafe serves up their Campfire Cocoa, a creamy hot chocolate topped with a toasted made-from-scratch marshmallow. Enjoy as is or add a shot of espresso for a quick pick-me-up.
Address: 2407 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield
The Workshop at Finley Farms: For a yummy twist on a hot mocha, try the S’mores Mocha Latte, featuring a double shot of espresso, steamed whole milk, house-made chocolate sauce, honey simple, marshmallow syrup, and a dash of cinnamon, topped with a toasted marshmallow.
Address: 840 Finley Farms, Ozark
Eurasia Coffee Co: Next time you’re on Historic Commercial Street, head over to Eurasia Coffee Co to try their Askinosie Hot Chocolate, made with award-winning Askinosie cocoa, cane sugar and steamed milk.
Address: 445 E. Commercial St, Springfield
J. Ho. Ho. B: This holiday pop-up is stirring up the holidays with Grandpa’s Hot Chocolate, a mixture of Bacardi Spiced Rum, Mr. Boston’s Butterscotch Schnapps, Hot Chocolate and Orange Bitters.
Address: 319 E. Walnut St., Springfield
The Garden Exchange: After browsing through this bookish and botanical cafe, order the Cocoa Bloom, a made-in-house hot chocolate, is drizzled with fudge and whipped cream.
Address: 22 E Olive St, Aurora
Cider
Gardener's Orchard Cider. Photo courtesy of Gardener's Orchard.
Mother’s Brewing: Made locally at Mother’s Brewing Company, try the Flip Cider, a light, sweet, and slightly tart hard cider that is perfect for the cider-loving or cider-curious folks in your life. It also makes for a great gluten-free option for cold months!
Address: 215 S Grant Ave, Springfield
Bricktown Brewery: Brick River Cider Sweet Lou is a hard cider with flavors of bright blueberry & apple sweetness accented with a luscious lavender aroma.
Address: 2040 E. Independence St., Springfield
Big Momma’s: Warm up this winter with Big Momma’s signature Hot Apple Cider, a cozy and flavorful favorite sure to brighten any chilly day. Steamed to perfection and infused with subtle fall-spice notes, this comforting drink is perfect whether you’re enjoying it solo or pairing it with a pastry.
Address: 217 E. Commercial St., Springfield
Gardener’s Orchard & Bakery: This apple cider is 100% apple juice, pressed from a variety of apples to give the cider full flavor. Cider is usually pressed weekly and can be found in Gardener's Orchard & Bakery farm store.
Address: 4455 W. Farm Road 2, Brighton
The Garden Exchange: A fitting name for such a unique drink, the Plot Twist Cider is a chai latte made with apple cider instead of milk and topped with caramel or pumpkin cold foam.
Address: 22 E. Olive St, Aurora
Springfield Brewing Co.: The Farm Stand Cider is a dry hard cider, made with 100% apple juice, with subtle notes of vanilla and lightly-toasted oak.
Address: 305 S. Market Ave, Springfield
Cocktails
Krampus in Cancun cocktail.
The Tipsy Reindeer: For a tropical twist on the holidays, try the Moose on the Loose at The Tipsy Reindeer Pop-Up at Cassidy Station. Enjoy Rum, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, cranberry and cinnamon all served in a moose mug.
Address: 5176 N. Fremont Road, Nixa
J. Ho. Ho. B: Who doesn't love a margarita with a holiday twist? J. Ho. Ho. B. combines Patron Silver Tequila, Orange Simple Syrup, Stirrings Pomegranate Schnapps and Fresh Lime Juice served in an ornament and poured over ice for their Krampus in Cancun cocktail.
Address: 319 E. Walnut St., Springfield
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