14 Starbucks christmas drinks recipes

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The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the festive flavors of Starbucks Christmas drinks.

From peppermint mochas to caramel brulee lattes, these beverages are a treat for the senses.

Whether you’re recreating them at home or experimenting with your own twist, here are 14 Starbucks Christmas drinks recipes you can enjoy.

1. Peppermint Mocha

A holiday classic, the Peppermint Mocha blends rich espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, and a refreshing hint of peppermint.

Perfect for warming up during chilly winter days.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk (any type)

  • 1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

  • 2 tbsp chocolate syrup

  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

  • Whipped cream (for topping)

  • Crushed candy cane (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Steam the milk until hot and frothy.

  2. Mix chocolate syrup and peppermint extract into the espresso.

  3. Pour the steamed milk over the espresso mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane.

2. Caramel Brulee Latte

Sweet and indulgent, this latte combines caramel flavors with a crunchy brulee topping for a festive treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp caramel brulee sauce

  • Whipped cream

  • Caramel sugar topping

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk and froth it.

  2. Mix espresso and caramel brulee sauce in a cup.

  3. Pour milk over the espresso mixture.

  4. Add whipped cream and sprinkle with caramel sugar topping.

3. Chestnut Praline Latte

Warm and nutty, this latte features chestnut and brown sugar flavors, topped with whipped cream and praline crumbs.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp chestnut praline syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Crushed praline nuts

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk until frothy.

  2. Combine espresso with chestnut praline syrup.

  3. Pour milk over the espresso.

  4. Top with whipped cream and praline crumbs.

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4. Toasted White Chocolate Mocha

A sweet twist on the classic white chocolate mocha, topped with toasted flavors and whipped cream.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp white chocolate syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Brown sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

  1. Steam and froth the milk.

  2. Mix espresso with white chocolate syrup.

  3. Pour milk over the mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of brown sugar.

5. Gingerbread Latte

A holiday favorite, this latte is infused with the warm flavors of gingerbread spices.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp gingerbread syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Ground nutmeg or cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk until frothy.

  2. Combine espresso and gingerbread syrup.

  3. Pour milk into the espresso mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon.

6. Eggnog Latte

A rich and creamy holiday drink made with traditional eggnog, perfect for festive mornings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup eggnog

  • 1 shot espresso

  • Nutmeg (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the eggnog until warm, do not boil.

  2. Brew espresso and pour into a cup.

  3. Mix in the warm eggnog.

  4. Sprinkle with nutmeg on top.

7. Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

Sweet and nutty, this latte has sugar cookie flavors combined with creamy almond milk.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp sugar cookie syrup

  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Steam almond milk until frothy.

  2. Mix espresso with sugar cookie syrup.

  3. Pour milk over the espresso mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream.

8. Holiday Spice Flat White

A comforting espresso drink with warm holiday spices, made with velvety microfoam milk.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 shots espresso

  • 1 tbsp holiday spice syrup (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg)

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk to create microfoam.

  2. Brew espresso and stir in holiday spice syrup.

  3. Pour milk over espresso, creating a creamy layer.

9. Cranberry Bliss Latte

Inspired by Starbucks’ Cranberry Bliss Bar, this latte combines cranberry, white chocolate, and a hint of citrus.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp white chocolate cranberry syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk until frothy.

  2. Mix espresso with white chocolate cranberry syrup.

  3. Pour milk over the espresso mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle dried cranberries.

10. Pumpkin Spice Latte

A classic autumn-to-winter drink, this latte is infused with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin spice syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk until frothy.

  2. Mix espresso with pumpkin spice syrup.

  3. Pour milk into espresso mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.

11. Mocha Cookie Crumble Latte

A dessert-inspired latte with chocolate and cookie flavors, perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp chocolate cookie syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Crumbled cookies

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk and froth.

  2. Combine espresso with chocolate cookie syrup.

  3. Pour milk over espresso.

  4. Top with whipped cream and cookie crumbles.

12. Iced Caramel Brulee Latte

A cold version of the caramel brulee latte, perfect for warm holiday afternoons.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp caramel brulee sauce

  • Ice cubes

  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Brew espresso and mix with caramel brulee sauce.

  2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in espresso mixture.

  3. Add milk and stir.

  4. Top with whipped cream.

13. Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

A festive twist combining white chocolate and peppermint for a sweet, creamy treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp white chocolate syrup

  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk until frothy.

  2. Combine espresso with white chocolate syrup and peppermint extract.

  3. Pour milk over the mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream.

14. Toffee Nut Latte

Rich espresso mixed with toffee and nutty flavors, topped with creamy whipped goodness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 shot espresso

  • 2 tbsp toffee nut syrup

  • Whipped cream

  • Caramel drizzle (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Steam milk until frothy.

  2. Mix espresso with toffee nut syrup.

  3. Pour milk over the espresso mixture.

  4. Top with whipped cream and drizzle caramel.

These 14 Starbucks Christmas drinks recipes bring festive cheer to your home, whether you enjoy them hot or iced.

Try them all and find your favorite holiday flavor.

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