We hope you’re thirsty, San Jose — Drink Up Week begins today. 🍻
To help get the party started, here are 13 local businesses offering special deals, discounts, and limited-time offers through July 25-31.
If you prefer a visual or want to see the closest Drink Up participant near you, check out this interactive map.
Taste the fruitiness of Nirvana Soul’s specialty “Very Berry Latte.” | Photo via Nirvana Soul
☕ Coffee + tea
Nirvana Soul, 315 S. First St. or 19700 Vallco Pkwy.
Enjoy an exclusive Very Berry Latte or Very Berry Matcha Latte — which has hints of chocolate + is mixed with a three-berry syrup blend. SJtoday readers can receive a 20% discount by following @theSJtoday on Instagram.
Grab your favorite Academic drink to-go in these adorable cans. | Photo via Academic Coffee
Academic Coffee, 499 S. Second St.
SJtoday readers will receive 10% off their choice of four of Academic’s new canned beverages — which include its Poloncillo cinnamon latte, vanilla latte, and Pandan cold brew + latte. Claim the deal in-store only by mentioning SJtoday.
Voyager Craft Coffee, multiple locations
Get 15% off of Voyager’s Spring/Summer menu by showing the cashier this article. Enjoy its two newest drinks, the Santa Clara Sunrise + Santa Clara Sunset — which are espresso tonics made with tea + vanilla.
Chromatic Coffee Co., 460 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 10
Try one of Chromatic’s four newly-released Arnold Palmers which include the Cascara (hints of berry and tamarind), Capitola Coola (hints of cherries and hibiscus), Jasmine (floral and vanilla notes), and Lychee (black tea infused with lychee).
🍸 Cocktails + spirits
10th Street Distillery, 442 N. Fourth St.
Premiering exclusively for Drink Up Week is a triple bottle release:
- Wine Cask Finish Peated Single Malt, Single Barrel #98 — updated from an award-winning favorite made in locally recycled Testarossa Winery casks; expect rich, fruity notes.
- Peated Single Malt, Single Cask #22 — released at cask strength, adding complexity and deep smoky flavors.
- STR Unpeated Single Malt, Single Cask #155 — also released at cask strength, highlighting the charred American oak providing rich caramel undertones.
SJtoday readers will enjoy a 15% sitewide discount using the code “DRINKUP”. Note: All bottles are pick-up only.
Rosie McCann’s, 355 Santana Row, Ste. 1060
Get $2 off any signature cocktail, like its refreshing “Emerald Isle” made with Malibu rum, blue Curacao, amaretto, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Claim the deal by mentioning “SJtoday Drink Up Week” to the bartender.
“Gravity Strikes” is made with cucumber vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, house-made butterfly pea syrup, and mint. | Photo via San Pedro Social
San Pedro Social, 163 W. Santa Clara St.
Introducing: the Pink Cloud. Made with cotton candy, vodka, strawberry syrup + sparkling wine, this cocktail is one of five of San Pedro’s newly-released cocktails. Mention “SJtoday” to receive 10% off your bill — which includes food, bowling, and karaoke reservations.
Nomikai, 48 S. First St.
Grab a group of friends and head to Nomikai on Thursday for its punchbowl specials — which be shared with three or more for $63 + includes three special concoctions like “My Neighbor Totoro,” made with reposado tequila, campari, grapefruit, rosemary, lime, and celery bitters.
🍺 Beer
Camino Brewing Co., 718 S. First St.
Try Camino’s newest non-alcoholic hop water, or their four flagship beers: Northeast by West IPA, Pale Rider Pale Ale, Follow the Arrow Pilsner, and Cafe Con Leche Stout (which is brewed with Chromatic Coffee beans). Claim a $1 off of pints + flights (of three or more), and 10% off merchandise when you mention SJtoday.
S27 Alehouse, 461 Perrymont Ave.
Along with the return of the crowd-favorite Margarita Mexican Lager, S27 is offering SJtoday readers a buy one, get one 50% off deal to all drafts beers. Simply show this article to claim the deal.
Strike Brewing Co., 469 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell location only
Stop by Strike Brewing’s Campbell taproom and enjoy a 20% discount off drinks (Tues.-Sun.) when you mention “Drink Up Week” to the bartender. Try their Great American Beer Festival Gold medal winner, the Big Wall Imperial Stout — a full-bodied brew with espresso + dark chocolate character.
Beat the heat with juice.co’s Summer Slush. | Photo via juice.co LG
🥤 Juice + more
juice.co LG, 155 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
Don’t miss juice.co’s Drink Up Week exclusive available Mon.-Fri. — Summer Majik — made with coconut cream, pineapple juice, coconut nectar, vanilla, and blue majik. SJtoday readers can also claim $2 off all juices + their special Summer Slush (with a boozy option) on Thurs., July 28 from 5-7 p.m. by showing this article or following @theSJtoday on Instagram.
Fox Tale Fermentation Project, 30 E. Santa Clara St., Ste. 120
Enjoy a special Drink Up Week “Mock Tale” called Sage & Stone — a sparkling Osmanthus tea with fermented stone fruit and sage. Show this article to claim 20% off all drinks.
Don’t forget to use #DrinkUpSJ, #DrinkUpSanJose, and #DrinkUpWeek when sharing your morning latte or post-work cocktail pictures on social media, and tag @theSJtoday for a chance to get featured on our page. We can’t wait to see what you’re sippin’.
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