Best Winter Drinks on the Cape and Islands

The Cape and Islands during the holiday season embodies the feeling of being in your very own Hallmark Christmas movie! Looking to embrace the holiday season on the Cape and Islands? We put together a list of some of our favorite holiday settings to enjoy a warm hot chocolate, festive coffee, or holiday cocktail! Where are you visiting, and which drink are you grabbing to get you in the holiday spirit? Comment below!

• Cape Cod Winery (Falmouth) - Cape Cod Winery is transformed into a Whimsical Winter WINEderland during the holiday season! Lounge by the fire pits and enjoy sitting under the twinkling lights of their real 50 foot cedar tree with friends and family. All season long Cape Cod Winery is hosting festive events you do not want to miss. Make sure to stop by and sip on one of their speciality, limited time only holiday drinks like mulled wine or frosty berry sangria!

Photo by @capecodwinery

• Ocean Edge Resort (Brewster) - Stop by the Festive Forest at The Mansion this holiday season! Enjoy igloo dining, games, caroling, Santa sightings, and more! Christmas Tree's will also be illuminated decorated by local Cape Cod Businesses. Be sure to reserve a heated igloo and head inside after for an evening of live music, food, and drinks! The Festive Forest is open to the public Thursday through Sunday!

Photo by @oceanedgeresort

• Bucatino Restaurant & Wine Bar (North Falmouth) - Bucatino's offers an elegant, yet casual and warming atmosphere to spend an evening with friends and family. They have out done themselves this holiday season to get you feeling festive! They have perfected four seasonal drinks; Santa's Secret Sangria, Gingerbread Espresso Martini, Minty Merry-Tini, and I'm Dreaming of a White Cosmo. All cocktails available now through January 1st! 

Photo by @bucatinofalmouth

• Nirvana Coffee Company (Barnstable) - Nirvana Coffee Company always rings in the winter season with the best holiday drinks. You do not want to miss their delicious eggnog latte, paired with a freshly baked chocolate peppermint cookie that will melt in your mouth (pictured below). 

Photo by @nirvanacoffeeco

• Pelham House Resort (Dennis Port) - Looking for the best Christmas Bar Crawl on Cape Cod? Make sure you grab a ticket to their 4th Annual Kris Kringle Crawl happening on Saturday, December 21st! Enjoy holiday cocktails at each festive stop throughout the oceanfront resort. The Crawl includes a selection of cocktails and festive snacks at each location, plus a full bar available for purchase at each stop! The first stop is Santa's Rooftop Workshop with red and green margaritas. The second stop is the Ski Lodge Lobby, where you can jam out to live music with Santa. The final stop is The Ballroom, where you can enjoy Holiday cookies from Pelham on the Rise Bakery and other festive cocktails. Plus, the fire pits will be lit all night long! 

Photo by @coupleofsnackz

• Naukabout (Mashpee) - The holiday season at Naukabout means igloos are back to help bear the cold winter weather! Stop by to listen to live music and enjoy tasty brews and bites. Grab your own personal igloo, hang inside their toasty taproom, or catch some lake-side views from their beer garden. PS furry friends are encouraged and welcomed to bring along for the fun!

Photo by @the_polar_pyr

• Lemon Press Nantucket (Nantucket) - Nantucket is one of the most picturesque destinations during the holiday season with classic brick roads and quaint streets to stroll. Cozy up on the Island with Lemon Press's speciality Creme Brulee Latte (pictured below), Peppermint Espresso Martini, or a cozy Gingerbread Chai and let the festive vibes warm your soul. 

Photo by @lemonpressnantucket

• Snowy Owl Coffee (Brewster, Chatham, & Sandwich) - Beautifully decorated by Kate Formichella, Snowy Owl is now a Cape Cod Coffee Shop holiday destination. Grab a latte to keep you warm and admire the cozy and welcoming environment at Snowy Owl Coffee!

Photo by @snowyowlcoffee

• Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery (Falmouth) - Once you step foot inside, Bad Martha's will transport you to a cozy log cabin in the mountains where you can sit with friends and enjoy a cold beer in the middle of winter. They have fun events going on all holiday season, including live music and trivia nights you do not want to miss!

Photo by @badmarthafalmouth

• The Quarterdeck Restaurant (Falmouth) - The Quarterdeck is ready to celebrate Christmas, with their new Christmas Cocktail Specials! You can not miss trying one of their Ho-Ho Hot Toddy's, Cold Front Coco, or a Sugar Cookie Shot this holiday season. 

Photo by @quarterdeckrestaurant

• Amie Bakery (Osterville) - Amie Bakery is ready for the holiday season. They invite you in to treat yourself to a cocktail, such as a toasted espresso martini, spiked hot apple cider, and more diverse cocktail options! Amie Bakery is also baking up all of your favorite seasonal pastries. Stop in and grab a morning coffee, or cocktail later in the day and pair it with one of their delicious desserts!

Photo by @amiebakery

• Pie in the Sky (Woods Hole) - You can always count on Pie in the Sky to be open year-round, no matter how cold! Brace the cold and cozy up with a hot cup of coffee and a freshly baked slice of pie. If the lights are on, the coffee is hot!

Photo by @pieintheskywoodshole

• Bobby Byrne's Pub (Mashpee Commons) - Stop in and warm up at Bobby Byrne's with a specialty holiday cocktail, such as a Bailey's Sugar Cookie Martini, Adult Hot Cocoa, or Ultimate Irish Coffee!

Photo by @bobbybyrnespub

• Crisp Flatbread (Osterville) - CRISPmas has arrived! Sit by the fire pits outside, sip on a glass of wine, and make s'mores for a tasty treat. Crisp Flatbread transforms into a winter wonderland with beautiful lights to illuminate the night!

Photo by @crispflatbread

• Hot Chocolate Sparrow (Orleans) - Hot Chocolate Sparrow makes one of the most rich and delicious cups of hot cocoa on the Cape! It is one of their many specialties that will help warm you up during the colder winter days. Stop in for a hot drink and pair it with a homemade piece of chocolate fudge. It is the perfect snack combination to make any winter day feel warmer!

Photo by @hot.chocolate.sparrow