Cliff’s Local Market Collabs on Dark Chocolate Cherry Coffee
Plus, RaceTrac, Starbucks and Dutch Bros are rolling out holiday coffee cups and flavors.
Nov 06, 2026 | 2 min read
New York-based Cliff’s Local Market teamed up with Utica Coffee Roasting Co. and the AHL Utica Comets hockey team to introduce its new Naudie Blend, a dark chocolate cherry-flavored coffee created by Utica Coffee exclusively for Cliff’s Local Market.
“The new blend brings together three well-known local brands to celebrate their shared connection to the Mohawk Valley community and the excitement of Utica Comets hockey. Featuring the rich flavor of dark chocolate paired with sweet cherry, the Naudie Blend offers coffee lovers a new way to fuel their day while showing their Comets pride,” the retailer said.
The partnership also features specially branded coffee cups showcasing the Utica Comets, Cliff’s Local Market and Utica Coffee.
Meanwhile, RaceTrac is rolling out holiday-themed coffee creamer options, including International Delight White Chocolate Peppermint Bark and Sugar Cookie Cold Foam alongside holiday coffee cups for a limited time in 16-, 20- and 24-ounce sizes featuring cheerful holiday designs and adorable characters.
On the QSR side, Starbucks launched its holiday menu and cups this week. The lineup features three new drinks:
- Tiramisu Velvet Latte (available hot and iced) features Starbucks espresso combined with milk and vanilla syrup, topped with a Velvet Mascarpone Cold Foam and cocoa cookie dusting.
- Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew is Starbucks Cold Brew with vanilla syrup, Velvet Mascarpone Cold Foam and rich cocoa cookie dusting on top.
- Apple Pomegranate Refresher features crisp apple flavors and popping pomegranate-flavored pearls.
Alongside returning items such as the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai.
Dutch Bros is also introducing new holiday menu items:
- Merry Magic is “a fruity blend full of holiday spirit with blackberry, peach and cherry topped with festive holiday candy.”
- Sprinkle Cookie features “sugar cookie inspired flavor finished with Soft Top and holly sprinks.”
- Holiday Sugar Cookie Cake Pop is a sugar cookie flavored tree-shaped cake pop coated in white chocolate and decorated with drizzle and sprinks.
Hazelnut Truffle and Candy Cane drinks will also return to the Dutch Bros holiday menu.
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