Fall drinks to try in Lakeland, FL

This October marks 16 years since the launch of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte (#PSL), and coffee enthusiasts excitedly wait as cafes everywhere add fall-flavored beverages to their menu boards.

As fall begins and the weather cools down, we all need a good pick me up. We’ve put together a few local #MustTry drinks – from coffee to cocktails – infused with your favorite fall flavors.

Morning pick me up

Concord Coffee, 1037 Florida Ave S., #135
Pumpkin Spice Latte | Move over Starbucks, a local PSL is a better PSL. Sip on fall and try this classic – made from scratch with brown sugar, pumpkin, vanilla extract, and spices.

Black and Brew, 100 Lake Morton Dr.
Cinnamon Cold Foam Macchiato | You’ll be on cloud nine. Is there anything better than a chilled, caffeinated start to the day? P.S. This beverage is only available at the Lake Morton location.

Mitchell’s Coffee House, 235 N. Kentucky Ave.
Witch’s Brew | Kick-off your morning for a day of smooth sailing with a sweet and savory hot apple butter latte.

The Juice Box, 4295 S. Florida Ave.
Smashing Pumpkin Smoothie | If you’re going for something healthier, this smoothie is for you. This drink is made with real pumpkin and no syrups or refined sugar is added, so no artificial flavors.
Fiona Apple Cider | This fresh-pressed juice is made from apples, oranges, ginger, and spices.

Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St.
Pumpkin Cappuccino | Need a sweet morning pick me up? Try an iced cappuccino and keep checking back throughout the month for more fall drinks.

Tea Largo, 4634 Cleveland Heights Blvd.
Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie Smoothie | If you’re looking for something sweet, this smoothie is topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg. It’s sure to satisfy.
Sea Salt Caramel Cold Brew | If you need extra energy to get through the day, their cold brew will give you that extra push.

Born and Bread Bakehouse, 1113 Florida Ave. S.
Sweet Cream Maple Cold Brew + Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew | Born & Bread doesn’t just have tasty baked goods. Be sure to check out their cold brews made with Patriot Coffee.

Evening happy hour

Federal Bar, 124 S. Tennessee Ave.
Caramel Kiss Old Fashioned | A night on the town calls for a drink, so try this one. It comes garnished with bacon and a cherry on a skewer.
Fall Margarita | Looking for something Instagrammable? This cocktail’s brown sugar rim makes the perfect photo, and the drink has hints of apple cider.

Revival, 119 S. Kentucky Ave.
Pumpkin Spice Martini | Wind down with a martini made with vanilla vodka, cinnabon creme liqueur, pumpkin puree, pimento dram, and a cinnamon sugar/Demerara sugar rim. Keep a lookout as Revival is pouring out new drinks every week.

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– LALtoday team (Jessica, Kaylee + Grace)