14 Best Starbucks Holiday Drinks

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Not sure which of the holiday drinks to get at Starbucks? Try one from this list of the best drinks on the holiday menu, ranked.

Five Starbucks holiday drinks.

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Starbucks Holiday 2022 Drinks

The holiday menu is back at Starbucks and this year, there aren’t any new drinks but a lot of returning favorites.

Once again, Eggnog Latte and Gingerbread Latte are no longer on the Starbucks holiday menu.

Here are the holiday drinks:

Peppermint Mocha
Available iced, hot, Frappuccino, and creme Frappuccino.

Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
Available iced, hot, Frappuccino, and creme Frappuccino.

Caramel Brulee Latte
Available iced, hot, Frappuccino, and creme Frappuccino.

Chestnut Praline Latte
Available iced, hot, Frappuccino, and creme Frappuccino.

Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
Available iced, hot, Frappuccino, and creme Frappuccino.

Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
Available iced, hot, Frappuccino, and creme Frappuccino.

Irish Cream Cold Brew
Only available as a cold drink.

Toasted White Hot Chocolate
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Only available hot.

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Starbucks Holiday 2022 paper Cups

Starbucks holiday drinks on winter themed background.
Credit: Starbucks

All hot drinks are served in holiday themed cups. Iced drinks are served in plain plastic cups with the Starbucks logo.

There are 4 designs and the cups have a wrapping paper theme, so that each hot drink is like a gift. Sparkles, ribbons, and snowflakes are in red, white, and green.

Hot drinks are only served in these festive cups through the holiday season. Then, it’s back to the regular Starbucks cups.

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Best Starbucks Holiday Drinks, Ranked

14. Peppermint Hot Chocolate
2% Milk + Mocha Sauce + Peppermint Syrup + Whipped Cream + Dark Chocolate CurlsCaffeine in a grande: 25 mg
Calories in a grande: 440
Sugars in a grande: 56 g

Peppermint and chocolate are a classic combo for the holidays. If you’re ordering this for a kid, ask for it to me made “kids temperature” and they’ll steam the milk to a lower temperature.
Drink sizes: Kids/Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

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13. Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
Ice + 2% Milk + Espresso + White Chocolate Mocha Sauce + Peppermint Syrup + Whipped Cream + Dark Chocolate Curls
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 490
Sugars in a grande: 68 g

A sweeter version of the popular Iced Peppermint Mocha, it can also be ordered as an Iced Peppermint White Mocha.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti

12. Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
2% Milk + Espresso + White Chocolate Mocha Sauce + Peppermint Syrup + Whipped Cream + Dark Chocolate Curls
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 510
Sugars in a grande: 72 g

An alternative to the classic Peppermint Mocha, this drink is made with white chocolate mocha, which is sweeter than the Peppermint Mocha. It’s also called a Peppermint White Mocha.
Drink sizes: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

11. Iced Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
Ice + 2% Milk + Espresso + Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Sauce + Whipped Cream + Holiday Sugar Sparkles With Crispy White Pearls Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 400
Sugars in a grande: 50 g

Enhance the caramelized white chocolate taste by adding pumps of caramel brulee sauce, although it’s sweet and tasty on its own.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti

10. Iced Chestnut Praline Latte
Ice + 2% Milk + Espresso + Mocha Sauce + Chestnut Praline Syrup + Whipped Cream + Chestnut Praline Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 320
Sugars in a grande: 34 g

An iced version of caramelized chestnut latte, try it with blonde espresso for a smoother taste.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti

9. Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
2% Milk + Espresso + Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Sauce + Whipped Cream + Holiday Sugar Sparkles With Crispy White Pearls Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 420
Sugars in a grande: 55 g

Toasted white chocolate mocha sauce is seasonal and it tastes like caramelized white chocolate. To customize, try this drink with a couple of pumps of caramel brulee sauce.
Drink sizes: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

8. Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
Almondmilk + Blonde Espresso + Sugar Cookie Syrup + Red Green Sprinkles Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 170 mg
Calories in a grande: 180
Sugars in a grande: 27 g

The first dairy-free holiday drink at Starbucks is back this year. It’s made with blonde espresso.
Drink sizes: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

7. Chestnut Praline Latte
2% Milk + Espresso + Chestnut Praline Syrup + Whipped Cream + Chestnut Praline Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 330
Sugars in a grande: 38 g

The flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices make this drink a returning favorite for many.
Drink sizes: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

6. Irish Cream Cold Brew
Ice + Cold Brew +  Irish Cream Syrup + Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam + Cocoa Powder Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 185 mg
Calories in a grande: 200
Sugars in a grande: 24 g

Irish cream syrup is in the cold brew and the drink is topped with vanilla sweet cream cold foam.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta

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5. Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
Ice + Almondmilk + Blonde Espresso + Water + Sugar Cookie Syrup + Red Green Sprinkles Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 170 mg
Calories in a grande: 150
Sugars in a grande: 25 g

This drink was introduced last year and it’s back again! This is a great dairy-free option since it’s made with almondmilk.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti

4. Iced Caramel Brulee Latte
Ice + 2% Milk + Espresso + Caramel Brulee Sauce + Whipped Cream + Caramel Brulee Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 400
Sugars in a grande: 44 g

Rich caramel brulee sauce flavors and sweetens this iced latte. If you like your drinks sweeter, get it with a couple of pumps of toasted white mocha sauce.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti

3. Caramel Brulee Latte
2% Milk + Espresso + Caramel Brulee Sauce + Whipped Cream + Caramel Brulee Topping
Caffeine in a grande: 150 mg
Calories in a grande: 410
Sugars in a grande: 48 g

Caramel drinks are always popular at Starbucks so it’s not a surprise this drink is #3 on this list. To make it sweeter, add a couple of pumps of toasted white mocha sauce.
Drink sizes: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

2. Iced Peppermint Mocha
Ice + 2% Milk + Espresso + Mocha Sauce + Peppermint Syrup + Whipped Cream + Dark Chocolate Curls
Caffeine in a grande: 175 mg
Calories in a grande: 420
Sugars in a grande: 49 g

The classic holiday flavors of peppermint and chocolate made into an iced espresso drink. Try it with blonde espresso for a smoother and more caffeinated drink.
Drink sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti

1. Peppermint Mocha
2% Milk + Espresso + Mocha Sauce + Peppermint Syrup + Whipped Cream + Dark Chocolate Curls
Caffeine in a grande: 175 mg
Calories in a grande: 440
Sugars in a grande: 54 g

The Peppermint Mocha has been on the Starbucks menu for 20 years and it’s the most popular holiday drink. Try customizing it with raspberry syrup for a berry twist.
Drink sizes: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti

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Questions You May Have

Can I get any hot drink in kids temperature?

Yes! If you ask for a hot drink to be made kids temperature, the barista will steam the milk to 130°F instead of the usual 160°F. 

What are the Starbucks drinks sizes?

Kids and short cups are 8 oz, tall is 12 oz, grande is 16 oz, and venti is 20 oz.

Will Eggnog Latte every come back on the holiday menu?

It’s been a few years since Eggnog Latte was on the Starbucks holiday menu and with each year, it looks less likely it’ll be back.

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