Do you love Starbucks’ winter drinks but are tired of paying upwards of $5.00 for one cup of coffee? It really adds up, especially for someone who drinks at least two cups of coffee a day. So if you’re like me, and still want the taste of a cute winter cup of joe, keep reading to discover a more cost-effective way to get exactly that.
Holiday Beverages by Starbucks
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
Caramel Brulee Latte
Chestnut Praline Latte
Peppermint Mocha
Eggnog Latte
Gingerbread Latte
Key Ingredients (taken from the Starbucks website)
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
Milk
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Sauce (Bed Bath & Beyond)
Brewed Espresso
Whipped Cream
Holiday Sugar Sparkles With Crispy White Pearls Topping
Caramel Brulee Latte
Milk
Caramel Brulee Sauce (Bed Bath & Beyond)
Brewed Espresso
Whipped Cream
Caramel Brulee Topping
Chestnut Praline Latte
Milk
Brewed Espresso
Chestnut Praline Syrup (eBay)
Whipped Cream
Chestnut Praline Topping
Peppermint Mocha
Milk
Mocha Sauce
Brewed Espresso
Peppermint Syrup
Whipped Cream
Dark Chocolate Curls
Eggnog Latte
Eggnog
Milk
Brewed Espresso
Nutmeg
Gingerbread Latte
Milk
Brewed Espresso
Gingerbread Syrup
Whipped Cream
Notice something about a lot of these drinks? They have syrups that match their names and are always topped with syrup or sauce. Notice anything else? Oh, right: ESPRESSO! If you have an espresso machine in your dorm, you can recreate these drinks by purchasing the syrups in store - I wrote the places that sell them next to the names.
However, if you’ve got a Keurig coffee machine or even just a way of getting hot water to make instant coffee, sit tight. I’m about to introduce some hacks to getting these drinks on a budget.
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Alternatives
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Keurig K-Cup Pods by Starbucks
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha VIA Instant Packs
International Delight White Chocolate Mocha Coffee Creamer
Caramel Brulee Latte Alternatives
Caramel Brulee Latte Keurig K-Cup Pods by Starbucks
Coffee-Mate Caramel Brulee Coffee Creamer
Chestnut Praline Latte Alternatives
So there aren’t any alternatives to this latte, however, you could aim for a hazelnut coffee for a similar taste:
Hazelnut Keurig K-Cup Pods by Starbucks
Coffee-Mate Hazelnut Coffee Creamer
International Delight Hazelnut Coffee Creamer
Peppermint Mocha Alternatives
Peppermint Mocha Keurig K-Cup Pods by Starbucks
Peppermint Mocha VIA Instant Packs
Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
Coffee-Mate Sugar-Free Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
International Delight Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
If you want to DIY a Peppermint Mocha, you shouldn't have a difficult time doing so with the abundance of products available.
Eggnog Latte Alternatives
Coffee-Mate Eggnog Coffee Creamer
Gingerbread Latte Alternatives
Toasted Graham Keurig K-Cup Pods by Starbucks
Coffee-Mate Gingerbread Coffee Creamer
I hope these DIY ideas are able to help you achieve your winter festiveness while still keeping your budget under control. Good luck with finals, and Merry Christmas!
More information about Starbucks Keurig K-Cup Pods
More information about Starbucks VIA Instant
