5 Best Starbucks Drinks For Winter (Starbucks Holiday Specials That Will Keep You Warm In The Winter + More)

Looking for the perfect drink to warm you up during winter? Here are some of the best Starbucks drinks to try out for Winter this year.

We love when winter comes around. It means we get to enjoy the snow and that the holidays are just around the corner. The season is always characterized by colorful decorations against the white snow and a merry festive atmosphere. It’s a time when loved ones get together to spend some quality time. There’s a lot to love about the Winter season, but sometimes it can get too chilly, and there’s nothing better than a nice drink to keep you warm and toasty and in the festive spirit. That is why in this article we have compiled a list of the best Winter drinks to try at Starbucks including the holiday specials.

What Are Starbucks Winter Drinks?

Like many Starbucks seasonal drinks, the winter drinks are the special ones released during the winter season. That means that most of these winter drinks are only available for that Winter season. Every year we always look forward to seeing what classics return to the Starbucks winter menu and what new additions are included.

The company releases its menu of special holiday drinks during the early weeks of November. The exact dates vary every year to build anticipation among the customers. Most of the winter drinks are served throughout the sweater season until the early weeks of January the following year. After which most are phased out to give room other seasonal drinks.

Can I Only Get Starbucks Winter Drinks In The Winter?

While most winter drinks are meant for that season, not all of them are phased out. There are some you can still access by ordering off the Starbucks secret menu, like the year-round eggnog latte or Christmas in a cup latte. You just need to know the right instructions to give the barista while ordering them.

Others you can order right off the menu like the white mocha, it may not be the toasted white chocolate mocha you enjoyed over winter, but you’ll barely tell the difference. The Caramel Brulee Latte is also available all year from Autumn to Spring.

How To Order Starbucks Winter Drinks?

During the winter season, you can simply order your preferred winter drink right off the menu. The only specifications you would have to make would be the size unless you want to customize the drink to your specific taste. The beauty about Starbucks is that you can do that by making alterations to the syrups, toppings, and milk.

For example, you can reduce or increase the number of syrup pumps, or even add a new syrup to the mix. You can also choose the type of topping you’d prefer or opt-out of the original topping that comes with your drink. You can also make your drink healthier by opting for non-fat milk, decaf, or plant-based milk if you are vegan. The customization options are limitless as long as you know what’s available at Starbucks, but the baristas should be able to give you a hand if you are stuck.

How We Choose The Best Starbucks Drinks For Winter?

So, what makes our selection of the best Starbucks winter drinks truly the best? Well, aside from our personal experience with the drinks we have also used a criterion that ensures these drinks don’t just warm you up, but every sip of it reminds you of Christmas. The following are the factors we considered:

• Popularity – this list is the best of all time favorite winter drinks with many positive reviews that most people can’t get enough of. Otherwise then why call it the best, right?
• Appearance and taste – we didn’t want to include drinks that simply appear festive but that also taste festive. Our selection of winter drinks is sure to put you in the holiday spirit and keep you cozy enough to enjoy the festivities.

Of course, because these are winter drinks, we only included hot options that will warm you up during the cold season. But keep in mind that you can get iced and Frappuccino options for most of these winter drinks. So, in case you are a fan of cold brews even during winter, you haven’t been left out.

5 Best Starbucks Drinks for Winter.

Peppermint Mocha

We can’t talk about the best winter drinks without mentioning the best one of them all. Now 19 years heading to 20, since its release in 2022, this drink remains a global favorite for many, including us. It’s never missed on the Starbucks Holiday Special drinks and chances are, you’ll get to enjoy it this winter too.

Why is it the best? It is the ultimate festive mashup of steamed milk, roasty espresso, mocha sauce, and cool peppermint flavor syrup. This drink is a sugar bomb so it’s especially suitable for those of you with a sweet tooth. You can have it hot to warm you up throughout the cold season, or as a Frappuccino, if you want to dilute a bit of the sweetness with the blended milk and ice.

The Eggnog Latte

Another drink that can’t miss on this list is the Starbucks Eggnog Latte. Because who are we kidding, you can’t have Christmas without the globally recognized holiday drink. The Eggnog Latte is actually one of the founding holiday drinks that are believed to have first been released in the 80s. The drink has been on and off the Starbucks holiday menu through the years, and unfortunately was missing in the 2021 menu.

What some people may not know, however, is that you can enjoy the taste of the eggnog latte all year round whether it’s on the winter list or not. Just order it off the secret menu. It’s called the year-round eggnog latte made with Chai tea latte, 1-3 pumps of caramel syrup depending on the size, and topped off with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, for that festive finish.

Hot Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte

Here is a more recent Starbucks holiday drink special that has quickly won over the hearts of many including ours. Not only is it the first specially crafted non-dairy beverage on the holiday menu, but its taste and appearance are a great way of reminding you of the sweetness of the festive season.

We’ve suggested having it hot, which is just as sweet as having the iced option it was originally crafted as. But if you are not a fan of overly sweet coffee then you may want to opt-out of this one or reduce the pumps of syrup added to it.

Roasted Chestnut Macchiato

This drink may not be right of the official Starbucks Winter drinks menu, but it is part of its secret menu. The reason we’ve included it is because a sip of this makes you feel like you are in front of a toasty fire on a wintery night. From the way the drink warms you up to the tasty roasty nutty flavor, there’s a lot to love about this drink. Plus, it tastes just like roasted chestnuts if those are a favorite for you.

The drink is made up of hazelnut macchiato with extra hazelnut syrup, 1-2 pumps of toffee-nut syrup, and a small amount of white mocha syrup. You can top it off with spice whipped cream and a drizzle of more hazelnut syrup.

Christmas In A Cup Latte

Another winter drink you can get on the secret menu all year round is this amazing drink. The reason for its name is because it combines most of the Christmas flavors you can think of, including peppermint, chocolate, and cinnamon in one cup of latte. Not only does it warm you up, but it makes you feel like it’s Christmas.

You can get it by ordering a Cinnamon Dolce Latte with 1-2 pumps of white mocha syrup and about 1 pump of peppermint syrup. You can then top it off with either regular whipped cream or chocolate whipped cream if you want the extra chocolatey flavor.

Informative Section.

What is the best winter drink from Starbucks?

The Peppermint Mocha is hands down the best winter drink Starbucks has to offer. It has never missed appearing on the holiday specials each year since its release and it is loved all over the world.

What is the most popular seasonal drink at Starbucks?

The pumpkin spice latte is the most popular seasonal drink at Starbucks, mostly because it can fit into any season and not just fall. It is so good that other coffee brands have copied its recipe.