By Samhita Holla and Juliette Guyman
It’s that time of year when the weather changes and the leaves change colors! It’s the perfect time to bundle up with a yummy fall drink. Drinx, a local drive-thru, at 2415 S Winchester Blvd in Campbell, is the perfect place for affordable seasonal drinks year-round. We decided to try two of their most popular fall drinks after hearing great reviews about their company.
Order: Caramel Macchiato with Whipped Cream (Large)
Samhita Holla’s rating: 7.5/10
Even though I usually do not enjoy caramel, this drink pleasantly surprised me! The flavor was perfect and the presentation of the drink was also really nice. The caramel drizzle was neatly done on top and the whipped cream was free! The texture was also really nice which gave the drink a creamy feel. However, I am not a big fan of sweet drinks, and the caramel was a bit too sweet for me. Overall, I would definitely recommend this drink to anyone who wants a cute, sweet fall drink that doesn’t have a strong coffee flavor and has the perfect amount of caramel.
Juliette Guyman’s Rating: 8.5/10
I was really looking forward to trying this drink, as I’m a caramel lover and had heard great things about Drinx. This drink exceeded my expectations and was a great balance of caramel and coffee. If I had to change one thing about this drink, I would have to reduce the amount of caramel added, because like Samhita said, it was a little too sweet for me. I think that for the usual customer at Drinx, this is the perfect amount of caramel and would also prefer that my coffee had a little extra caramel in it rather than too little. The flavors in this macchiato were delightful and I think this drink is an amazing fall staple.
Order: Iced Pumpkin Pie Latte with Whipped Cream (Large)
Samhita Holla’s Rating: 11/10
Wow! The flavor combination is so amazing and this drink is very balanced. I love how rich the cinnamon powder is and it was both mixed in the drink, as well as sprinkled on top of the whipped cream (which again, was free!) which added to the overall aesthetic of the drink. At first, the aftertaste of the coffee felt a bit overpowering, but by the third sip, I was looking forward to the strong coffee and pumpkin flavor. This drink also smells wonderful which is an amazing plus! Overall, the Pumpkin Pie Latte is definitely worth the price! I would recommend this drink to literally anyone and this needs to be a year-round drink!
Juliette Guyman’s Rating: 9/10
When I first heard the words “pumpkin pie latte,” I wasn’t sure I was going to like this drink. I am not a big fan of regular pumpkin pie and would usually go for something else, but this drink was amazing and completely surprised me. The overall presentation of this drink looked inviting and the cinnamon on top added an extra component to its image. The delicious pumpkin flavor was combined with that warm cinnamon spice and was perfectly included in the coffee. In my opinion, when drinks call for having cinnamon in them, it usually means it is sprinkled on top, and not usually combined with the coffee. Drinx’s decision to bring extra flavor into the coffee by actually incorporating the cinnamon was a delicious surprise and a great idea. This was hands down the best pumpkin latte I have ever had and I look forward to stopping by Drinx again.
Overall, we would definitely recommend Drinx and we will be coming here again!