Starbucks Holiday Menu: The Best Drinks to Try

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The Starbucks holiday menu for 2026 hit United States stores on Thursday, November 5, with tiramisu drinks and new treats. Red Cup Day follows on November 17.

Key Points

Two Tiramisu Velvet drinks and a new apple refresher join the menu.
Peppermint Mocha and three other favorites are back.
Red Cup Day lands on Tuesday, November 17.

What Is New on the Starbucks Holiday Menu

The biggest headline is tiramisu. The Tiramisu Velvet Latte comes hot or iced. A Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew joins it, according to Food Network.

Both drinks get a mascarpone cold foam on top. A dusting of cocoa and coffee powder finishes the look.

For people who skip coffee, there is the Apple Pomegranate Refresher. It mixes crisp apple flavor with popping pomegranate-flavored pearls.

There is also a creamier twist called the Snowy Apple. It swaps water for coconut milk, which makes it dairy-free.

Good to know. Most holiday drinks can be ordered hot or iced. Ask your barista about dairy-free milk if you want a lighter option.

Holiday Favorites That Came Back

Fans of the classics can relax. Four well-known drinks returned this week, as FOX 13 Seattle reported.

Peppermint Mocha
Caramel Brulee Latte
Sugar Cookie Latte
Gingerbread Chai

New Food in the Bakery Case

The food menu got a refresh too. The cutest addition is the Bearista Cake Pop, shaped like the bear in a winter hat.

On the savory side, there is a new Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese. The Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich also returns with a new recipe.

Meanwhile, three sweet treats are back. Look for the Cranberry Bliss Bar, the Snowman Cookie and the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.

Which holiday drink will you try first?

Tiramisu Velvet Latte
Peppermint Mocha
Apple Pomegranate Refresher
Sugar Cookie Latte

Red Cup Day and Other Dates to Know

The menu is only the start. Starbucks has spread its holiday events across the next four weeks.

Red Cup Day returns on Tuesday, November 17. Buy a holiday drink that day, and you get a free reusable red cup while supplies last, Scripps News reported.

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Collectors should mark three more dates. On November 10, mystery Bearista glass cups arrive in sealed boxes. You only see the design after you open it.

The Winter Wonderland collection follows on November 17, with icy blue drinkware. Then, on December 1, the original Bearista Glass Cold Cup returns to select stores, according to ConsumerAffairs.

1997The year the first Bearista plush bears appeared in Starbucks stores, per KIRO 7.

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Holiday Merchandise Worth Knowing

Three collections went on sale with the menu. The Holiday Village line takes its look from the first Starbucks store at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

A retro Peppermint Mocha collection includes a glass cup shaped like a Christmas tree. The Bearista collection adds a plush keychain and bear-themed drinkware, KIRO 7 reported.

However, many of these items come in small numbers. Popular cups sold out fast last year, so check with your local store before a special trip.

Try a new holiday drink from November 5
Set a reminder for mystery Bearista cups on November 10
Visit early on Red Cup Day, November 17
Call your store before going for the December 1 Bearista cup

Keep Your Holiday Coffee Budget in Check

Seasonal drinks are fun, but they add up quickly. Use this calculator to see what your habit could cost through the season.

Holiday drink budget calculator

Holiday drinks per week Weeks you plan to buy them Price you pay per drink in dollars

One easy trick is to share a large drink with a friend. You still get the holiday taste for less money.

Planning a festive table at home too? See our guide to 12 easy Thanksgiving side dishes. You can also read our Thanksgiving 2026 date and dinner tips.

When is Starbucks Red Cup Day in 2026?

November 5
November 10
November 17

Red Cup Day falls on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Starbucks holiday menu 2026 start?

It started on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Starbucks stores across the United States.

What are the new Starbucks holiday drinks this year?

The new drinks are the Tiramisu Velvet Latte and Cold Brew, plus the Apple Pomegranate Refresher and Snowy Apple.

When is Starbucks Red Cup Day 2026?

Red Cup Day falls on Tuesday, November 17. Buy a holiday drink that day to get a free reusable cup while supplies last.

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Editor’s Note

This story is accurate as of November 5, 2026. Menu items, prices and merchandise may differ by store and can sell out. Starbucks may also add details about Red Cup Day later.

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