Photo from The Lost Cajun
Colorado is known for receiving an abundance of sunshine, and a run through untouched powder or along freshly groomed trails becomes even more sublime when it’s combined with blue skies. But the sunshine can’t last forever, and sometimes blizzard conditions will force you to stop and warm up at the lodge. Other times, you might be looking for a soothing apres ski beverage to comfort aching muscles.
When those conditions arise, it’s the perfect chance to order a hot cup of coffee, tea, chocolate or cider at one of many spots in Summit County. Sure, you can get a piping mug of something just about anywhere these days, but these spots tend to put a unique spin on their drinks that make them worth the stop.
Photo by Jessie Unruh-Brossman / Breckenridge Distillery
As the pandemic continues and businesses wait for level red restrictions to be lifted, one pre-pandemic enjoyment some people around Summit County may be missing is the opportunity to sit inside and enjoy a nice cocktail.
, and many Summit County establishments quickly took advantage of the opportunity to expand their to-go offerings.
“We did very well with them,” said Tanecia Spagnolia, co-owner of Timberline Craft Kitchen & Cocktails in Silverthorne.
Timberline has been offering most of its usual house-made cocktails in premixed 8- and 16-ounce bottles, which Spagnolia was able to procure from their other venture: Tree Line Bloody Mary Mixes