[mk_page_section full_width=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ section_id=”hero” el_class=”difd_slider-active” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_vulcanHeroSlider images=”1505″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section padding_top=”128″ padding_bottom=”128″ section_id=”welcome” el_class=”difFullHeight difd_add-triangle-top-left-orange” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1516207642393{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]When it’s cold in Western Mass, it’s time to turn up the heat on some of your favorite drinks! Several regional restaurants have added delightfully warm seasonal beverages to their menus that are perfect to help you take the chill out of this weather. Here are 5 Great ones…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_circle_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/the-student-prince-restaruant.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”1. The Student Prince Cafe – Springfield -” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300b2ba”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1516207737560{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Not only famed for its impressive German cuisine, the crew at The Student Prince is also several drinks to warm you up on a chilly day. Try a ‘Berlin Wall’ – Berenjager with sour mash and grenadine….that’ll do the trick![/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https://difhosting1.com/student-prince-cafe/”]LEARN MORE[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_circle_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sylvesters_restaurant_bakery-70.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Sylvester’s Restaurant, Cafe & Bakery – Northampton -” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300b2ba”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1516208139894{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]There are several wonderful winter warmers on the menu at Sylvester’s, including the crowd-pleasing Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. This alcohol-free beverage features their own hot chocolate mixed with peanut butter, steamed milk and other great ingredients.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https://difhosting1.com/sylvesters-restaurant-cafe-bakery/”]LEARN MORE[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_circle_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spanish_coffee.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Cal’s Wood-Fired Grill & Bar – West Springfield -” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300b2ba”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1516213213149{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cal’s customers are especially fond of their hot coffees with added “extras.” You can enjoy Spanish Coffee, which includes brandy and Kahlua, or the popular Nutty Irishman, which blends hot coffee with Frangelico and Bailey’s Irish Cream.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https://difhosting1.com/cals-wood-fired-grill-bar/”]LEARN MORE[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_circle_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/chocolate-orange-tini.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”4. The Federal – Agawam -” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300b2ba”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1516213269039{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Known equally as well for their creative cocktails as their fine dining, the Federal has a seasonal drink menu full of options no matter what the season. Start with a Chocolate Orange Martini – vodka, chocolate liquor, orange juice and a splash of simple syrup. Then see where the night takes you![/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https://difhosting1.com/the-federal/”]LEARN MORE[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_circle_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/peppermint-hot-chocolate-2.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”5. 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