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Holiday Drink Menu 2025
The holiday season has settled in, bringing with it all the warmth, joy, and familiar comforts we’ve been waiting for. Our cafes are dressed for the season, and of course, the holiday drinks have arrived. The favorites you love are back (we know!), along with a few new creations—one special drink for each cafe..
Pie Pairings
Hosting around the holidays can be stressful; let us make it easier for you! We’ve taken on the challenge of figuring out what pies pair best with our current coffee offerings. Let’s review our findings and find the perfect coffee for your dessert menu this Thanksgiving!
Indulge in the Perfect Affogato
Welcome to the world of affogato! If you're a coffee lover with a knack for sweets, this Italian dessert is about to become your new obsession. Picture a velvety scoop of ice cream drowning in a pool of rich, robust espresso—truly a match made in heaven.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
First time making cinnamon rolls? No problem! We have broken this recipe down into three easy parts: the dough, the filling and the icing. Don’t worry, there is no reason to be intimidated, it’s pretty darn simple. So gather your ingredients, decide if you’re making them the night before or morning of and get the coffee brewing to make sure you have something to sip while you bake!
Lavender Lemon 75
Valentine’s day is perfectly romantic, and while some may say it’s a hallmark holiday, we could never oppose a good excuse to mix up some cocktails and spend time with the one who makes us smile the most. This year we wanted to have some fun and make a drink that characterizes all the romance and charm of Valentine’s day as we know it. This cocktail is bubbly, floral-y, and definitely fun! So get out your shaker and jigger and favorite coupe glasses and follow along!
Cannonball Popsicle
Flashback to elementary school, the bell rings, and you book it out of the school chasing the ice cream truck. Sitting on the curb, you devour your favorite treat - Choco Taco, King Cones, or Firecracker. This summer, we wanted to reminiscence on those carefree summer days with two frozen treats we can all enjoy.
Bourbon Vanilla Cold Brew Ice Box Pie
This easy ice box pie is the perfect dessert to whip up for all types of events you might be hosting this time of year. It’s the perfect blend of cold brew and our bourbon vanilla—both are available at our cafe! Our house-made syrups make great ingredients in coffee, baking and cocktails! Enjoy this recipe by our very own, Taylor Fletcher.
Cascara Maple Mojito
Spring seems to be upon us, folks! We've beat the winter and for that we all deserve a huge pat on the back. Looking to celebrate? Us too. Here at Tala we celebrate beverage-style pretty often (I mean can you blame us?) and we have recently discovered an amazing spring drink that we want to share with all of you: the Cascara Maple Mojito.
Iced Cascara
With the warmer weather right around the corner its perfect time to get your iced tea game down. If you're looking for a twist on your regular iced tea routine look no further. Try using our cascara to make a cold spring beverage!