Love trying new Starbucks drinks? Starbucks has a fun Holiday Secret Menu each year that includes creative latte and frappuccino mashups made by mixing your seasonal favorites with new flavors. These aren’t officially listed on the menu — so you’ll need to order them using the customizations below. (Always be kind and show baristas the recipe!)
From Peppermint Hot Chocolate to Twix Iced Latte, here are the best Starbucks Holiday Secret Menu drinks to order this season — plus exact recipes so you can get it right every time!
STARBUCKS HOLIDAY SECRET MENU DRINKS
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
How to order:
Hot Chocolate Add 2–4 pumps Peppermint Syrup Optional: top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint if available
Cookie Butter Latte
How to order:
Iced or Hot Chai Tea Latte Add Brown Sugar Syrup Add 1 pump White Chocolate Mocha Optional: Cinnamon powder on top
Banana Bread Latte
How to order:
Iced or Hot Latte Add 1 pump Hazelnut Add 1 pump Vanilla Add 1 pump Brown Sugar Optional: add cold foam with banana purée if available at your location
Pumpkin Pie Latte
How to order:
Latte with Pumpkin Spice sauce Add 1 pump Cinnamon Dolce Top with whipped cream + cinnamon powder
(Available while Pumpkin Spice is still in stock)
Glenda’s Pink Potion (Wicked-Inspired)
How to order:
Pink Drink base Add Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Ask for Strawberry Purée drizzle
Elphaba Cold Brew (Wicked-Inspired)
How to order:
Cold Brew Add 2 pumps Matcha to Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Add 1–2 pumps White Mocha Top with matcha dusting
Fruity Pebbles Frappuccino
How to order:
Strawberry Crème Frappuccino Add 1 pump Classic Add 2 pumps Vanilla Optional: Mango Dragonfruit refresher splash blended in
Twix Iced Latte
How to order:
Iced Latte Add 1 pump Caramel Add 1 pump Mocha Add Cookie Crumble topping Caramel drizzle lining the cup
Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino
How to order:
Strawberry Crème Frappuccino Add White Chocolate Mocha sauce Add Cinnamon Powder blended Graham crumble if available
Peach Cobbler Frappuccino
How to order:
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Add 2 pumps White Peach syrup (if stocked) Add 1 pump Cinnamon Dolce Top with cinnamon & whipped cream
Red Velvet Frappuccino
How to order:
Half White Mocha Frappuccino + Half Mocha Frappuccino Add 1–2 pumps Raspberry syrup Whipped cream on top
More Popular Holiday Secret Menu Drinks to Try
Here are fan-favorites that go viral every year:
Gingerbread Cookie Cold Brew
How to order:
Cold Brew Add Brown Sugar syrup Add 2 pumps White Mocha Add Cinnamon Powder + Nutmeg Add Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam with Cinnamon Dolce
Sugar Cookie White Mocha
How to order:
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Add 2 pumps Sugar Cookie syrup Top with holiday sprinkles
Santa’s Cookie Frappuccino
How to order:
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Add 2 pumps Sugar Cookie Syrup Add Red & Green sprinkles (if available)
Frozen Hot Chocolate (fan favorite)
How to order:
Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Ask NO Frappuccino Chips Extra mocha drizzle inside cup Optional: Peppermint + whipped cream
Grinch Matcha Latte
How to order:
Iced Matcha Latte Add Peppermint syrup Add 2 pumps White Mocha Optional: holiday sprinkles topper
Tips When Ordering Secret Menu Drinks
– Baristas may not know the names — always show them the recipe
– Seasonal syrups may vary by location
– Expect an upcharge for added sauces, syrups & cold foam
Final Reminder
These drinks are fun holiday creations, but not official Starbucks items. Ingredients can vary, so be patient and kind — especially during busy holiday rush!
