As a person from Washington, I find Starbucks a staple in my life. I’ve been going to Starbucks for as long as I can remember. I used to get the chocolate milk they sold, but now I’ve expanded my palette to their actual drinks. My favorite time of year for Starbucks drinks is the holiday season. Every year, without fail, my mom and I would go get hot chocolates just so we could get the holiday cup! Recently, my roommate and I have been trying out all of the holiday drinks so we can figure out our favorite ones. So, here are my top Starbucks holiday drinks and snacks!Â
My favorite holiday drink would have to be the Iced Oatmilk Gingerbread Chai. The Iced Gingerbread Chai was introduced last year, and I am so glad it was! The drink comes with vanilla cold foam on top and a sprinkle of gingerbread spice, making it the perfect drink if you’re someone who doesn’t like coffee. It lets you have a taste of Christmas without the need to have a latte. If you like chai and gingerbread I would definitely recommend the Iced Oatmilk Gingerbread Chai!
My next favorite holiday drink is actually a new addition this year, the Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher. My all-time favorite Starbucks drink is the Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher so having a festive version is very exciting! It’s a great option especially if you want something lighter and not as dense as the Gingerbread Chai.The sweet taste of cranberry combined with the sharp zest from the orange and lemon makes the perfect combo for a refreshing holiday drink!
My last but certainly not least favorite is the classic, good old Hot Chocolate. It may seem simple compared to the other options,but you simply can’t go wrong with a simple Hot Chocolate topped with whip cream. I’ve been getting Hot Chocolates at Starbucks my whole life, and they never disappoint. If you’re like me and hot drinks are sometimes a hit-or-miss, this is my go-to. They even allow you to switch the kind of milk depending on your dietary restrictions! With all this in mind, I highly recommend a Starbucks Hot Chocolate for the holiday season.
Now for treats! My most favorite holiday treat was the Snowman Cookie, but sadly this year they discontinued it and replaced it with a Penguin Cookie. While it’s not the same as the Snowman, it tastes just as delicious and just as festive. It’s a sugar cookie frosted to look like a penguin–soft and sweet, and the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! My other favorite holiday treat is new; the Snowman Cake Pop! It’s a vanilla cake pop shaped like a snowman, and is so good! I would definitely recommend it if you like cake pops, and want to get into that festive mood.
These are my favorite Starbucks holiday menu items, but there are so many more to try! My roommate really loves the Peppermint Mocha, so if you like peppermint I definitely recommend giving it a go! I hope these suggestions help you get into the holiday spirit and get you through our upcoming finals. Good luck!