As the holiday season swings into gear, we gain many new elements that we have come to love. Between the cheery songs, cold brisk air, and festive feelings, there is so much to love about the time. One of these crowd favorites is the holiday menu from Starbucks!
The first, and possibly most known, menu addition is the Peppermint Mocha. The winter classic includes the lovely mocha with added notes of peppermint to increase the winter flair. The mint-chocolate combo makes for a delicious treat in your mouth that leaves you wanting more. Many think of this menu item when they think of holiday drinks, making it a tough one to beat!
The Peppermint Mocha has a similar partner, the White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha. Although a similar idea to the regular Peppermint Mocha, the white chocolate variant decreases the richness of the flavor and creates a new drink experience. For those who might not love the intensity of a mocha but still craves that chocolate-mint taste, this one might be right up your alley!
Another crowd favorite is the Caramel Brulee Latte. This beverage is great for those searching for a non-chocolatey drink to try. It includes a typical latte with the addition of caramel brulee sauce, whipped cream, and caramel brulee bits. This drink has taken a recent surge in popularity and now is one of the most sought after holiday drinks!
Although there are many returning beverages on this menu, Starbucks demonstrated their creativity in coming out with a new one this year! The Cran-Merry Orange Refresher is a fruity take on the holiday season with hints of spice to tone down the sweetness. You can also try this drink with the addition of lemonade or coconut milk in order to enhance certain tastes in the drink. Although new, it is proving its place on this beloved menu!
With all of these fun drinks, people can start to forget the new food possibilities! Starbucks came out with some delicious foods as well, including the Dark Toffee Bundt! This yummy cake is exactly as it sounds, a dark toffee bundt cake with seasonal sprinkles to bring the holiday aspect. This treat is the perfect addition to a holiday drink!
Starbucks is successful year after year in bringing the drinks people desire most in the holiday season. In keeping up with the tried and true classics, as well as introducing new items, it is clear that Starbucks knows what they’re doing when it comes to this time of year. Make sure you stop by your local Starbucks sometime soon and give one of these items a try!
