The holidays are right around the corner, and Starbucks is gearing up for a festive season! Recently, the popular coffee chain gave a sneak peek of the upcoming celebrations on Instagram. A photo was shared showing a wrapped gift with a red Starbucks cup tag marked with “11/7” and the caption “Holiday cheer is almost here.” Fans of both the holiday season and Starbucks’ drinks have already started showing their excitement and anticipation.
So, when can we expect Starbucks’ holiday menu to launch? Well, the date hinted in the social media post was for the launch of the holiday-themed menu. Starting on Thursday, November 7, fans can treat themselves to their favorite seasonal hot beverages, and this year, they can also enjoy festive Refreshers.
What delicious drinks can we expect to find on the holiday menu? Starbucks is bringing back the beloved Peppermint Mocha, a holiday classic for over two decades. Other favorites making a return include the Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, and Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai. Seasonal cold foams like peppermint chocolate will also be available, along with new options like Gingerbread Cold Foam and Salted Pecan Cold Foam.
Excitingly, Starbucks is introducing its first-ever holiday Refreshers with the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher. Customers can enjoy this drink as a Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher or try a Cran-Merry Drink by adding coconut milk for a twist.
In addition to the delightful drinks, Starbucks will be offering a range of food items including returning favorites like the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish and Cranberry Bliss Bars, as well as new treats such as Dark Toffee Bundt, Penguin Cookie, Snowman Cake Pop, and Turkey Sage Danish.
This year, Starbucks’ Red Cup Day is set to take place on Saturday, November 16. In previous years, the event has been held on Thursdays in mid-November.
How can you get your hands on a free Red Cup? Simply order any size handcrafted holiday or fall beverage – hot, iced, or blended – and receive a free grande (16-ounce) Starbucks reusable red cup with a whimsical mod design, while supplies last. By bringing the cup back for future visits, customers can enjoy a 10-cent discount on their drink. Additionally, Starbucks Rewards members using the app will receive 25 bonus stars for reusing their red cup.