Starbucks Christmas Menu

JagWire reporter Gwen Ansell reviews the new drinks on the Starbucks holiday menu

Gwen Ansell, JagWire reporter/photographer

December 18, 2025

(By Asher Clement)

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino

The peppermint mocha frappuccino was very similar to the peppermint mocha drink, the only difference was it was frozen. It had the same good mix of coffee, chocolate and peppermint flavor. This drink was the best flavor in the new lineup and I would give it a five out of five.

(By Asher Clement)

Iced Gingerbread Chai

The iced gingerbread chai was very similar to the normal chai served at Starbucks but slightly sweeter. I would give it a four out of five.

(By Asher Clement)

Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

The peppermint white chocolate mocha was very similar in taste to both the peppermint mocha and peppermint mocha frappuccino. Compared to the other two drinks though, the peppermint white chocolate white mocha was much sweeter and had a lot more of a peppermint taste to it. I really enjoyed this sweetness and it was one of the best drinks in this year's lineup which gave it a rating of four out of five.

(By Asher Clement)

Caramel Brûlée Latte

The caramel brulée latte had a taste very similar to hot chocolate with notes of burnt caramel and coffee. It didn’t taste as strongly of coffee as the eggnog latte which I liked. I also felt the caramel and chocolate complemented each other nicely. Overall, this drink gets a three and a half out of five.

(By Asher Clement)

Peppermint Mocha

The peppermint mocha was a very classic christmas drink, with its notes of classic peppermint flavor. It had a good mix of coffee, chocolate and peppermint flavor, which contributed to its rating of a three and a half out of five.

(By Asher Clement)

Chestnut Praline Latte

The chestnut praline latte had a very warm profile, in temperature and test. It had a nice coffee taste that mixed well with its nutty and caramel notes. However, it wasn’t super special and overall only gets a three out of five rating.

(By Asher Clement)

Eggnog Latte

The eggnog latte tasted strongly of coffee, but had a strong smell and aftertaste of eggnog. It wasn’t bad but definitely not one of the better drinks I tried in the lineup, because of this I would give it a three and a half out of five.

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Gwen Ansell, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is sophomore Gwen Ansell’s first year on the JagWire staff. Outside of journalism, Gwen is involved in theater and choir. Along with this, Gwen enjoys watching movies and practicing guitar.

Quin Peters, JagWire editor-in-chief

This is senior Quin Peters’ third year on the JagWire staff, and she is excited to take on the role of JagWire editor-in-chief. Outside of journalism, Quin is the social media manager of the Youth for Refugees club, and is involved in NHS, NEHS, French NHS, NAHS, Scholar’s Bowl and Coloring Club. When she isn’t at school, she can be found drawing, listening to pop music or reading.

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