Starbucks Peppermint syrup (What you need to know: why can’t Starbucks get peppermint syrup + More)

Starbucks is not only known for its amazing beverages but also for its large variety of syrups available, that you can use to customize your drink to your liking. One of these syrups is peppermint syrup. I decided to spruce up my normal morning coffee order with peppermint syrup for some freshness, but I found that the Starbucks sugar-free peppermint syrup had been discontinued since November 2017. The reason behind this is that it was not as popular with the customers as hoped for. This meant that I could not add it to my drink, and therefore had to choose another option.

The barista suggested the Peppermint Mocha drink, which I thought was only available during the festive season, but you can find it all year-round. This drink has the peppermint syrup infused into it already, plus melted chocolate, which is one of my favorite combos. Regardless, I still had my peppermint-flavored drink.

Has Starbucks discontinued peppermint syrup?

Yes, it did. Starbucks discontinued its sugar-free peppermint syrup in November 2017. They removed the syrup from the menu because they discovered that it was not popular among customers.

However, they still have normal peppermint syrup on the menu just that it has already been infused in the drinks. For example, the peppermint mocha drink has peppermint syrup. This peppermint syrup is made of water, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate, and natural flavors.

Can I buy peppermint syrup at Starbucks?

No, you cannot. The sugar-free peppermint syrup was discontinued from Starbucks. However, you can get peppermint syrup in stores such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Starbucks used to use Fontana peppermint syrup which can be easily found in these stores.

Did Starbucks discontinue Peppermint Mocha?

No, they did not. The peppermint mocha drink can be found at any time of the year. Plus, it is one of their most popular drinks.

FAQ

What brand of peppermint syrup does Starbucks use?

Starbucks uses its own brand of peppermint syrup believed to be manufactured by Fontana.

Does Starbucks have peppermint back?

No, it does not. Their sugar-free peppermint syrup was discontinued in 2017. However, it has a peppermint mocha drink that has peppermint syrup among its ingredients.

Is Starbucks Peppermint Mocha available year-round?

Yes, it is. It can be enjoyed at any time of the year. However, if you order it at any time besides the festive season, you won’t get the dark chocolate curl toppings or the festive red cup.

What day does the Peppermint Mocha come out?

It usually comes out within the first week of November. It has been this way for the past few years. For example, in 2020 it came out on November 5, in 2019 it came out on November 7, and in 2018 it came out on November 2.

What does the Peppermint Mocha drink have?

It has 2-4 pumps of peppermint syrup, steamed milk, the Starbucks signature espresso, vanilla flavored whipped cream, dark chocolate curl toppings, and 2-4 pumps of melted chocolate