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‘Tis the Season to Sip

The Starbucks 2023 Holiday Menu
Starbucks Holiday Menu on an infographic made on Canva.
Starbucks Holiday Menu on an infographic made on Canva.
Ashlee McCollough

On the first Thursday of November, coffee-lovers from all over, rush to their local Starbucks. With an extensive list of options to choose from, even a frequent Starbucks visitor may have difficulty deciding which drink they’d like to enjoy from the 2023 holiday menu. Multiple beverages from years past have returned once more; while new ones made their debut this time around. 11 drinks and  four cold foams to tryoffering a new favorite to every customer.  But what drinks have made their way to the top of my list this festive season?

Graphic made on Canva by Ashlee McCollough celebrating 20 years of the peppermint mocha holiday drink. (Ashlee McCollough)

In regards to those seeking a subtle cheery inclusion, any holiday cold foam is a great addition to all drinks. As you may expect, the sugar cookie cold foam is the addition of my choice because of its sweet, home-style cookie notes that pair perfectly with the nutty undertones. It’s topped with red and green sprinkles, which overall allows for a beautiful presentation. Not only is it a delicious additive to the sugar cookie latte, but it pairs well with a simple iced coffee with milk as well.

The peppermint chocolate cold foam is a great blend of two seasonal favorites. Starbucks marries its famous chocolate mocha flavoring and holiday mint syrup in a splash of whole milk. I recommend pairing it with a classic cold brew for a very merry beverage. Chestnut praline cold foam is true to its name; a strong chestnut interest along with a slightly sweet hint of vanilla. It compliments its partner latte perfectly. Caramel brulee cold foam is another great choice. It reminds me of sipping on a caramel milkshake. Another topping I will order with an iced shaken espresso time and time again.

With only one more month to celebrate at Starbucks, I will be stopping in multiple times before our winter gems come to an end. Even if you won’t be visiting as often as I am, I won’t hesitate to suggest trying out any of these delectable sips this season.

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