4 Starbucks Holiday Drinks You Should Try- One of the ways that Starbucks has gained favor with coffee lovers all around the world is with its famous holiday drinks menu. The menu consists of unique and flavorsome drinks that are available for a limited time during our favorite holiday season. This article gives 10 different Starbucks Holiday Drinks that you can look out for in the next holiday season or alternatively create at your Starbucks now.
Since the early 2000s Starbucks has released unique and flavorsome holiday drinks that are available for a limited time during the holiday season. These holiday drinks are now a treasured experience in the holiday season, from the famous Gingerbread to Peppermint flavors, these drinks are loved and sometimes missed. The holiday drinks are regional and some of these flavorsome drinks may not be available at your nearest Starbucks, but you can customize your order to create these famous drinks.
Starbucks Holiday Flavors
Starbucks wants to bring out the taste of the holiday season with each holiday drink every year. Some of the signature flavors you can find are:
- Gingerbread
- White Mocha
- Peppermint
- White Chocolate
- Sugar Cookie
- Caramel
- Chestnut
- Eggnog
- Crème Brulée
- Cinnamon
Some of these flavors may not be available in your region, but it may be a fun DIY project to try to re-create these flavors.
4 of The Best Holiday Drink Flavors
- Gingerbread Latte
This is the top holiday drink flavor that everyone loves and misses. The Gingerbread Latte was the first Starbucks holiday drink and was made available in the U.S in 2000 according to the Starbucks stories website. It is a simple latte flavored with gingerbread syrup. This drink was made available every holiday from 2000 to 2018 and can still be found at some Starbucks in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, and the Asia Pacific Regions. In 2019 it was announced that the drink would be discontinued and would not be made available during the holiday season in the U.S.
- Chestnut Praline Latte
This is a nutty holiday drink that was released in 2019 at Starbucks in the U.S and was happily welcomed as a new favorite festive drink. It consists of espresso, a chestnut and praline syrup, and is topped with either milk froth, foam, or whipped cream.
- Peppermint Mocha
The peppermint flavor in the Starbucks holiday drinks range was released in 2002. The peppermint mocha is a loved mocha hot drink, that is now available as a cold drink with ice or as a Frappuccino. The festive flavor is made signature by the peppermint syrup and the chocolate mocha sauce. According to Starbucks, this is a global flavor that is available at all Starbucks.
- White Chocolate Latte
The white chocolate flavor is a new addition to the holiday drinks at Starbucks. Starbucks makes white chocolate a festive flavor by pairing it with a roasted nut flavor, mocha, and even spiced cookie flavors. There is a wide selection of drinks that include the white chocolate flavor, but not all of these will be available at your local Starbucks.
- Irish Cream Cold Brew
The Irish cream cold brew is the only cold holiday drink available at Starbucks. Since the cold brew at Starbucks is a loved menu item that features a cold foam and slowly brewed cold ice coffee, this holiday drink makes a delicious addition. This holiday variation features a famous cold brew, non-alcoholic Irish cream flavored syrup and an Irish cream flavored cold foam. The drink is a non-alcoholic alternative to the Irish cream spiked coffee holiday favorite, the Starbucks version has been critiqued for this by patriots, but many people consider it a delicious alternative and say the Irish cream is a unique and festive addition to the drink.
Conclusion
The Starbucks holiday drinks are a treasured part of the holiday season and make the perfect pairing for the Christmas lights, eggnog, and holiday spirit. This holiday season may be a great opportunity to try some of the holiday flavors Starbucks has created. This article has given a list of some of the famous Starbucks holiday flavors, described four of the best holiday drinks and shared some ideas for making your Starbucks order more festive these holidays. Below are some frequently asked questions about the Starbucks holiday drinks
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: Can I get a Starbucks Holiday Drink in My Area?
Yes! Not all the holiday drink flavors that are listed on the Starbucks website may be available in your area. But there should be at least one unique holiday drink available in your region to try. You could DIY some of the other holiday drinks that are not available in your area.
Question 2: How much do the Starbucks Holiday Drinks cost?
Prices vary according to the product and the size of your drink. Try DIY some of the holiday drink flavors to help you save some of your money and have a tasty drink every day during the holidays.
