Costa have Shimmer Coffee for Christmas and here's where you can get it
To get you in the festive spirit
As Christmas draws closer, we're looking for any excuse to get into the festive spirit and this new 'Shimmer Coffee' is helping us do just that. The Shimmer Coffee is available at Costa in Flat Whites or Cortado while stocks last and joins the Costa Christmas menu line-up of warming drinks.
Gennaro Pellicia, Master Taster at Costa Coffee said: “Christmas is such a magical time of year and this festive season we couldn’t resist adding a final sparkle to top off 2017 with the launch of our limited edition Shimmer Coffees.”
Here's where you can get Shimmer Coffee:
Derby, Wyvern Drive Thru
Lincoln High St, Lincoln
Newcastle Belvedere
Debenhams Crawley, Upper Mall
Grimsby, Mall Café, Baxtergate Square
Warrington, Winwick Road DT
Somerset, Minehead, 2 Wellington Square
Bridgwater, 12 Cornhill
Edinburgh, South Bridge
Sheffield The Moor
Bristol, Bristol Airport
Camberley, Grace Reynolds Walk
Liverpool, Tithebarn Street
Stockton on Tea, Teeside Retail Park
Devon, Honiton, High Street
Leigh Parsonage, Parsonage Retail Park
London, Great Marlborough Street
London, Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London, Cabot Place, Canary Wharf,
London, Hays, Galleria
Brighton, Market Street
Glasgow, Braehead
Leeds, Kirkstall
Newcastle, Market Street
Manchester, Market Street
Other festive drinks on the Costa menu include the Blackforest Hot Chocolate and the Gingerbread Latte while seasonal treats with a twist include the Billionaire’s Latte Frostino.
Once you've had your caffeine fix then here are 10 Christmas cocktails to enjoy, responsibly of course! https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
Carol Fizz at One Aldwych
One Aldwych introduced the very first Old Fashioned Trolley to the world in 2017, and if that's not good enough reason to visit this December, their range of Christmas cocktails ought to do the trick. The Carol Fizz is made with Plymouth Gin, rhubarb liqueur, framboise liqueur, elderflower cordial, fresh lemon juice and gold leaf, which is then further topped with Perrier-Jouët Brut Champagne.
Christmas Pudding Martini at Searcy's St Pancras
The longest Champagne bar in Europe? You'll find it in London, of course. Searcy's St Pancras Restaurant and Bar have a cracking list of bubbles, but you should try their Christmas Pudding Martini on for size this December. It's a holly jolly mix of cognac, madeira wine and apricot liqueur which has been specially created by Searcys St Pancras. With a hint of spiced syrup and red berries, you'll be ordering round two before your glass is empty.
Mind the Christmas at The Hari
The Hari is a boutique hotel in the heart of Belgravia, and to mark the festive season, the bar team have dreamed up eight Christmas-themed cocktails, all with an Italian twist. Mind the Christmas is an experimental combo of Patron Tequila, blood orange, agave syrup, chai tea and whipped cream. It might sound strange, but one sip will leave you feeling mighty and merry in no time.
Quince and Walnut Old Fashioned at Dirty Martini
When it comes to Christmas cocktails, Dirty Martini know the score. This martini-mad drinking den has conjured up a whole host of festive cocktails for December, but we're pretty besotted with the Quince and Walnut Old Fashioned. It's made with Jim Beam Bourbon, Manzanilla Sherry, Mandarin Napoleon liqueur, quince jelly, muddled walnuts, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters and Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters.
Rivers of Gold at Hush Mayfair
'You're a bum, you're a punk, you're an old…' - okay, you know how it goes. 'The Fairytale of New York' is one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time, and Hush Mayfair have brought this tune to life with their very own festive pop-up. Decorated with Manhattan snow globes, carpets of the white stuff and an actual Statue of Liberty, the cocktails here are just as impressive as the decor. We've got a soft spot for Rivers of Gold, though. It's a punchy mix of The Pogues Irish Whiskey, lemon juice and yellow chartreuse.
Rum Hot Chocolate at Aviary
Yes, it's cold and yes, it's probably not advisable to go drinking on a rooftop bar mid-winter, but Aviary is an exception to the rule this year. They have heated igloos with glorious views of London and they have a silky rum-spiked hot chocolate that's sure to jingle your bells.
Sloeberry Snowsnaps at Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto is renowned for its views of London and for its handmade sushi, but they've turned their skills to Christmas-themed cocktails this year. The Sloeberry Snowsnaps is built with Sipsmith sloe gin, grenadine that's made from pomegranates and lemon juice, a generous splash of soda, and it comes garnished with dehydrated lemon and seasonal redcurrants for your visual drinking pleasure.
T'was The Night Before Christmas at The Cinnamon Club
If you're a sucker for an Instagram opportunity, you need to get your bobble hat on and make tracks for The Cinnamon Club. They've magicked up a cocktail that Santa himself would approve of. T'was The Night Before Christmas marries Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin, cranberry, fennel, rosemary and tonic for the perfect winter-ready drink. Oh, we almost forgot to mention that it's served in an Christmas bauble. Yup - an actual Christmas bauble.
The Grinch at Piano Works
A drink that will leave your friends green with envy? You'll be wanting The Grinch at The Piano Works. This bright green cocktail musters together gold rum, blue curacao, lime, pineapple and mint for the ultimate guilty pleasure. It comes garnished with a colourful candy cane too.
The Naughty Elf at Ping Pong
The Naughty Elf? This cocktail is like one big, giant cup of festive comfort. You'll find it at Ping Pong, who are more widely known for their baskets of dim sum, but they've done us proud this year with their incredibly smooth tipple of Jameson, Mozart chocolate cream, coffee and homemade spicy-vanilla, which is then topped with swirls of whipped cream and edible Christmas trees.