It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year – Girl Scout cookie time. There is just something about those little cookies that just bring so much joy and I don’t know what it is about those girl scouts, but they are queen sales people. I always end up with boxes and boxes and boxes in our freezer. Not that I am complaining or anything!
Now, over the years, I’ve notice a trend starting to happen, as if we needed another reason to enjoy these little bites of heaven. Local businesses are creating pairings between cookies and booze and let me tell you, there are fewer things I love more in life than an excuse to drink wine. One of those things is an excuse to eat cookies. So, an evening that includes both, well, that just goes to the top of the list!
Here are a few happening around town and if you’d rather eat/drink at home, at the end, I’ve got the details on where to pick up or your wine and how to order your cookies online.
6th Annual Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing
Girl Scout cookies like you always wanted them…paired with delicious beer! Ticket includes a flight of 6 beers each carefully paired with a delicious girl scout cookie. Boxes of cookies will be on sale during event. Check out their Facebook event to see pairings ahead of time.
Date: Saturday, February 15th
Time: 12 PM – 8 PM
Location: The Daily Growler, 258 W Olentangy St, Powell, Ohio 43065
Cost: $20
Facebook Event \\ Purchase tickets here
Cookie and Wine Pairing at Wyandotte Winery
They’ve selected 7 wine and cookie pairings to delight your taste buds. You will also have an opportunity to support our local troop and purchase cookies! Wyandotte Winery will also have bottles, and glasses of your favorite wines, as well as our small plates menu available to purchase while you’re here!
Date: Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Wyandotte Winery, 4640 Wyandotte Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43230
Cost: $15
Facebook Event \\ Purchase tickets here
Wine and Girl Scout Cookies Pairing at Serendipity Labs
You’ll sample through 2020 Girl Scout Cookies and provide a wine sample to pair with each. From Thin Mints to Tagalongs, we have the perfect wine for every cookie! This year they’ve added a Thursday session and a Friday session to try to meet demand. A local Girl Scout troop will be on-hand both days to satisfy all your cookie purchasing needs!
Dates\Times: Session 1: Thursday, March 5th, 6-9PM. Session 2: Friday, March 6th, 7-10PM
Location: Serendipity Labs, 886 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Cost: $25
Facebook Event \\ Purchase tickets here
Hosted by Columbus10for10.com
Girl Scout Cookie Pairing at The Oak & Brazen Wine Co.
Date: Monday, March 9th
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: The Oak & Brazen Wine Co., 38 E. Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Cost: $25
Facebook Event \\ Purchase tickets here
If you aren’t able to make an event or maybe you want to host your own tasting, check out this pairing I found on Pinterest, created by a former troop leader.
Also, you’re going to need wine and cookies. For wine, I suggest heading to Meza Wine Shop in Westerville as they offer a selection of over 600 wine labels from around the world in every price range! For cookies, head online to Ellie’s Cookie World or Izzy’s Cookie World, both local to Columbus!
Tip: I suggest watching Troop Beverly Hills while eating your cookies and drinking your wine.
