Taste-test minty creations from local businesses for the chance to win a festive prize
Running throughout the month of December, Albany, Georgia’s Candy Cane Crawl invites visitors to sip and snack their way through the season, with festive menu specials at local restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops while celebrating Albany’s unique history as the birthplace of the candy cane!
Simply pick up a bingo card from one of eight participating Albany locations, try three of the festive menu items and ask for a Candy Cane Crawl stamp. Return the bingo card to the Albany Welcome Center (112 N Front St, 229-317-4760) for a limited-edition tumbler
Participating businesses and sample treats include:
Cornerstone Coffee
At the Cornerstone Coffee, the Peppermint Whirl latte is the perfect coffee drink to enjoy Cornerstone’s cozy coffee shop atmosphere.
Manor House Pub
At Manor House Pub, enjoy a decadent Chocolate Candy Cane Martini in their pub atmosphere or while listening to live music on the porch.
Morning Cafe
At Morning Cafe, sip on the Peppermint Bark Latte- a white mocha shaken espresso with peppermint cold foam and white mocha drizzle.
Smallcakes
At Smallcakes: A Cupcakery, enjoy the merriest macaron decorate with beautiful red and white swirl macaron cookies and a peppermint frosting center.
Sugar Mamas
At Sugar Mama’s Bakery, try the peppermint swirl thumbprint. A classic shortbread cookie with a sweet red-and-white peppermint swirl in the center.
The Cakery
At The Cakery, enjoy a one of a kind Peppermint Petit-Four- a festive take on a bakery classic.
The Catch
At the Catch Seafood & Oyster Bar, find the Peppermint Pops Martini- a white chocolate peppermint martini named after the beloved Peppermint Pops Christmas concert performed by Albany Symphony Orchestra.
Wonderfully Made
At Wonderfully Made, taste-test this non-coffee drink, a jolly treat for littles and adults alike.