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Festive Holiday Drinks to Warm Your Dallas Winter

With Thanksgiving behind us and winter settling in, Dallas is abuzz with holiday‑season coffee creations that promise comfort and excitement.

Mexican Peppermint Mocha - Hola Café
Oak Cliff
Hidden away in Oak Cliff is one of Dallas’s newest, yet most intimate coffee shops. Their Mexican Peppermint Mocha blends chocolate sourced from Encanto Pops in Mexico with a secret spice mix, delivering a flavor that feels larger than its cozy space. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Minty Matcha - Magnolias: Sous Le Pont
Harwood District
A French‑inspired boutique, Magnolias: Sous Le Pont marries mint and matcha to create a vanilla‑mint matcha latte that surprises with its smooth harmony. They’ve also revived a fan favorite, the Fa‑La‑La‑La‑Latte peppermint mocha. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cookie Butter Latte - Café Victoria
Victory Park
New this year, the Cookie Butter Latte draws on the European spread of ground‑up spice cookies, earning the nickname “a hug in a cup.” For those who prefer chocolate, the Mexican Chile Hot Chocolate—infused with Mexican chile syrup, cayenne pepper, and cocoa—offers a warming kick. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

S'mores Latte - Halcyon Coffee
Lower Greenville
Halcyon’s menu caters to every palate, but the S'mores Latte stands out—complete with a real marshmallow that you can toast to perfection. Their Apple Ginger Toddy adds a mature twist for those seeking something more sophisticated. Open Monday‑Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday‑Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mezcal Chai Latte - Wild Detectives
Bishop Arts District
Wild Detectives defied convention when they opened their hybrid bookstore‑coffeehouse, and their Mezcal Chai Latte continues that tradition. The drink blends Veran Mezcal Coffee Liqueur with the warm spices of a chai latte for a bold, cocktail‑style experience. For a classic touch, try their Irish Coffee featuring Tullamore Dew, a triple‑distilled Irish whiskey. Open Tuesday‑Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight.

Christmas Roast - White Rock Coffee
Various Dallas locations
For those who enjoy coffee at home, White Rock Coffee’s 2020 Christmas Roast offers notes of dark fruits, berries, chocolate, and spice. Available in 12 oz. bags, it’s a perfect gift or personal indulgence. Visit any of the three Dallas locations or order online for shipping.

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