Every year Starbucks launches their holiday menu in early November, meaning Starbucks lovers alike order frequent favorites such as the Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulee all throughout the holiday season! Unfortunately, only having so many holiday drink options can get boring or repetitive. Looking for something new to try on your next trip to Starbz? Here are some new recipes straight from real Starbucks baristas!
1. Toasted White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha
What would happen if two of Starbucks’ most popular Christmas drinks had a baby? Heaven in a cup, that’s what! For something a bit sweeter and lighter than the original Peppermint Mocha, try it with the new toasted white chocolate mocha syrup rather than regular mocha! It’ll surely make your taste buds sing with the sweetness of white mocha and refreshing peppermint. Delicious!
How to order:
- Peppermint Mocha
- Replace Mocha with Toasted White Chocolate Mocha.
- Cranberry Topping OR Dark Chocolate Curls on top (or both, if you’re feeling adventurous!)
2. Eggnog Chai Latte
If you’re not a big coffee person but love eggnog, try the Eggnog Chai Latte! The cinnamon in both the chai and eggnog will give your drink an extra spicy kick without any espresso.
How to order:
- Chai Latte (hot or iced)
- No water
- Eggnog instead of milk
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Cinnamon Dolce OR Nutmeg Topping
3. White Chocolate Gingerbread Frappuccino
For those of you that can’t resist a good frappuccino, the White Chocolate Gingerbread Frappuccino tastes exactly like Christmas! This frappuccino pretty much tastes like how a craft store smells when you walk in…in a good way!
How to order:
- Coffee-based Gingerbread Frappuccino
- Add white mocha sauce (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
- Whipped cream
- Nutmeg
- Mocha drizzle
4. Coquito Frappuccino
The Coquito Frappuccino is based off of a Puerto Rican holiday beverage similar to eggnog, and is actually being served at the Starbucks’ in Puerto Rico this holiday season! The Puerto Rican drink is originally made with cream of coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and other ingredients to make it rich and creamy. Here’s how to order it at your local Starbucks:
How to order:
- Cream-based Frappuccino
- White Mocha sauce (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
- Coconut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti): If no coconut syrup use coconut milk instead of regular milk!
- Whipped cream
- Top with cinnamon and nutmeg
5. Ferrero Rocher Hot Chocolate
Some may say that the Chestnut Praline’s nutty flavor reminds them of a Ferrero Rocher chocolate; all it’s missing is the chocolate itself! Here’s how to get that same chocolate nutty flavor in your Starbucks cup.
How to order:
- Hot Chocolate
- Chestnut Praline instead of Vanilla
- Whipped Cream
- Chestnut Praline Topping
- Mocha drizzle
Who knew so many delicious combinations could be made out of a few holiday drinks? Now you have 5 new recipes to order at Starbucks the next time you stop in. Fun fact: this year’s holiday cups are meant to be personalized, so make a date out of it and bring some markers to decorate yours! Enjoy!
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