Dec 052014
Originally called “fairy floss,” this sugary confection we’ve all come to know as cotton candy has a big day this weekend. Apparently cotton candy gets a “national” holiday in addition to kale, steaks and any other food that comes to mind. While cotton candy is usually reserved for fair food, it’s actually served in a variety of ways around town (no rickety rides or tilt-a-whirl required). Here’s our picks for a cotton candy fix on its national day, December 7. Calories don’t count on Sunday right?
- Duffy’s Sports Grill, Cotton Candy Cosmopolitan – Served with real cotton candy, Pinnacle County Fair Cotton Vodka, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. Two for $10.00. For more on Duffy’s food and atmosphere check out our review.
- Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, The Kona Kone – a childish delight for kids of all ages: a giant waffle cone filled with ice cream and served with cotton candy and M&Ms.
- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Cotton Candy Gelati – Made from their signature blend combining soft serve ice cream and made-in-house Italian ice. A treat so tasty, you’ll never want to eat soft serve plain again!
- Sassafras Sweet Shoppe, The Real Deal – Yep, their fairy floss is made on site so it’s warm, sweet, delicious and made locally. Rumor on the street is custom flavors are coming early next year! Possibly flavors to include chocolate, lavender, butterscotch and more. Sassafras also boasts an impressive collection of cotton candy flavored treats from bubblegum to taffy, pop rocks and more.
Cheers to a sugary weekend and Sunday’s National Cotton Candy Day!
Photo Credits: Duffy’s Sports Grill, Yelp, Jeremiah’s, Sassafras