Spiked Root Beer Float
The Fix Burger Bar, Worcester
It’s an all-American combo - a root beer float and a burger. Aside from The Fix’s amazing juicy burger selection (one of the best in Mass) they also serve up traditional milkshakes and sodas, with a twist. On our list is the Spiked Root Beer Float, that takes Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon (a handmade, organic black label whisky made in the midwest,) bitters, and root beer syrup then tops it with off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an amazing mix of flavors and textures… with a punch.
Angel Eyes
deadhorse hill, Worcester
Worcester's Main Street offers a new and unique experience at the recently opened deadhorse hill, whose cocktail menu includes many refreshing twists on the classics as well as some original creations. We recommend Angel Eyes, crafted with West Coast gin and preserved citrus.
Grilled Cheese Bloody Mary
The Hangover Pub, Worcester
Photo credits: (left) AdventuresofJustina/Instagram (right) Yelp/Julia T, Worcester
This trendy pub claims to be able to cure your hangover from scratch using all local ingredients and home-cured bacon. Combining the ultimate hangover cure - The Bloody Mary - with the ultimate comfort food - grilled cheese and tomato soup - you've got The Grilled Cheese Bloody Mary. And we couldn't leave out The Bacon Martini, because you need some more bacon to go with your bacon, right?
Bear and the Bee
Lock 50, Worcester
This family-owned newcomer to Worcester's Canal District executes some innovative cocktails which compliment the unique options of small and shareable plates; all meant to engage each of the senses. Take in the inviting, upscale modern interior while sipping a Bear and the Bee, expertly crafted with with Bourbon, Baronjager, Lemon, Ginger Vanilla Syrup, Mead and topped with Fennel Pollen.
French Press Infused Beer
KBC Brewery, Webster
Photo credits: (left) KBC Brewery, (right) Instagram/ZJRjones
This hidden gem in Webster is brewing up something special with house-made brews and sodas, games, a beer garden, fire pits, and live music - all family and dog friendly. And if that wasn’t cool enough, they also have one of the most interesting beer concoctions in: french press infused beer. How’s it done? Throw some cacao nips and coconut into a whiskey infused stout, serve it up in a french press, and you’ve got one of the most exotic drinks this side of 495.
Flaming Irish Coffee
The Castle Restaurant, Leicester
Drink a flaming Irish coffee in a medieval castle and act like a King for a day. This should definitely be on your bucket list of things to try in Central Mass. It's also one of the only places you can find antelope on the menu.
