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Ridgewood Serving Up Christmas In A Cup... Which Will You Try First?

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — As temperatures drop, Ridgewood beverage purveyors are turning up the heat on drinks with a holiday twist.

Sheila Salka of Fair Lawn loves Kilwins Classic Hot Chocolate with chocolate shred and crushed peppermint stick on top. 'This is better than a Frappuccino™,' she said.

Sheila Salka of Fair Lawn loves Kilwins Classic Hot Chocolate with chocolate shred and crushed peppermint stick on top. 'This is better than a Frappuccino™,' she said.

 Photo Credit: Lorraine Ash
Super Juice Nation Juiceologists Jessica Strauss of Upper Saddle River and Allan Weck of River Vale are the creators of the Yeti Smoovee™, made for the holidays.

Super Juice Nation Juiceologists Jessica Strauss of Upper Saddle River and Allan Weck of River Vale are the creators of the Yeti Smoovee™, made for the holidays.

 Photo Credit: Lorraine Ash
Veronica Bravo of Garfield, manager at the Ridgewood Coffee Company in Ridgewood, with a Peppermint Patty Latte. 'Everybody wants one,' she says.

Veronica Bravo of Garfield, manager at the Ridgewood Coffee Company in Ridgewood, with a Peppermint Patty Latte. 'Everybody wants one,' she says.

 Photo Credit: Lorraine Ash
Lorraine Ash

Poll
Which one will you try first?
Final Results Voting Closed

Which one will you try first?

  • classic cocoa
    19%
  • smoovee
    67%
  • peppermint patty
    15%

The village, known for its adventurous culinary spirit, offers something for every palate.

Chocolate lovers will want to head to Kilwins.

For the health minded, there’s a red and green smoothie to die for at Super Juice Nation.

Meanwhile, treats await latte lovers at the Ridgewood Coffee Company.

Here are some to try, available in the cafes or to go:

KILWINS CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

Chocolate, steamed milk, chocolate shred, crushed peppermint stick

Cost: $4.25 for 12 ounces; $5.50 for 16 ounces; $21.99 for gift bag

Also in these flavors: Dominican, Mexican, Peruvian, Sea Salt Caramel

Available at: Kilwins, 121 E. Ridgewood Ave.

YETI SMOOVEE™

Coconut mylk, beets, dates, vegan mocha protein, peppermint extract, cacao nibs

Cost: $9.25 for 16 ounces

Available at: Super Juice Nation, 46 Chestnut St.

Note: Smoovees™ are Super Juice Nation's version of healthful smoothies.

PEPPERMINT PATTY LATTE

Espresso, steamed milk, homemade chocolate, peppermint syrup

Cost: $5.00 for 12 ounces; $5.75 for 16 ounces

Also in: Gingerbread Latte, with gingerbread syrup

Available at: Ridgewood Coffee Company, 90 E. Ridgewood Ave.

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