The second wave of the Starbucks Holiday Menu officially dropped on Dec. 2. Along with the highly anticipated return of the Eggnog Latte (with a major recipe change), we'll also see Chestnut Praline return. This comes just under a month after the first round of the coffee chain's annual holiday makeover happened on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.
No news on the re-stock of the Bearista cup or any Hello Kitty x Starbucks merch, but you can still find other Starbucks holiday cups on shelves until the end of the year. Plus, the first wave of holiday items, like the Peppermint Mocha and Sugar Cookie Latte and the new Polar Bear Cake Pop and a Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread are still available.
You'll see the Starbucks winter menu hit stores on Jan. 6, 2026 with a new Dubai Chocolate Mocha and the return of Pistachio — with a Cold Brew and new Cortado.
Starbucks prices are hard to predict right now, especially after the hundreds of store closures this fall. And Starbucks deals increasingly rare. But here are all the details on the new menu drops, the potential Eggnog Latte change, and a few tips for how to save on Starbucks when the new menu arrives next month. .
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The Eggnog Latte and Chestnut Praline Latte also returned on Dec. 2
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There's a recipe change in the Eggnog Latte this year: a powdered eggnog instead of liquid.
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The only new items on the holiday menu so far this year are the Polar Bear Cake Pop and Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread.
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The Hello Kitty x Starbucks merchandise hits shelves on Nov. 6 and features five Starbucks Holiday cups and a Hello Kitty plush. Prices range from $24.95 - $34.95 for this collection.
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You won't see any new Refreshers or cold foams on the menu this year.
The Eggnog Latte returned on Dec. 2, but has different ingredients.
After being discontinued and left off the 2021 Starbucks Holiday Menu (to many customers' disappointment), the Eggnog Latte makes its return in 2025. But this year we're hearing that it's made from an eggnog powder.
Multiple social pages, including Facebook and Reddit, have had Starbucks employees sharing their opinions on the Eggnog Latte. Back in October, baristas were sharing the addition of Eggnog Sweet Powder Component to their supply orders. Looks like we'll have to try the new recipe before we get too excited.
The rest of the Starbucks Holiday Menu is pretty standard this year.
Starbucks is pretty predictable when it comes to new menu launches. For the past three years, we've seen the new menu and Starbucks holiday cups drop on the first Thursday of November.
They're also getting more predictable with their drink offerings with fewer new or innovative flavors. But if you're a fan of the classic Starbucks Holiday Menu, they'll have everything you've been missing for the past 10 months.
Here are the drinks and treats that'll hit the Starbucks menu on Nov. 6:
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Peppermint Mocha, $6.25
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Caramel Brulee Latte, $6.25
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Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, $6.45
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Iced Gingerbread Chai, $6.25
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New Polar Bear Cake Pop, $3.45
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New Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread, $3.95
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Cranberry Bliss Bar, $3.95
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Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, $4.25
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Snowman Cookie, $3.45
Almost all of Starbucks holiday drinks are available hot, iced, or in Frappuccino form. If your fave flavor isn't listed the way you want it, ask your barista if they can make it for you (there's only so much room on the menu boards, y'all).
Here are a few tips to get free drinks or discounted deals on the new menu.
While I don't see a lot of Starbucks deals and coupons in our future, I do have a few tips to save money at Starbucks.
Get free drinks with Starbucks Rewards.
Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and scan your unique bar code every visit to earn Stars. The 100-Star tier gets you a free hot or iced coffee or tea, and it’s the best rewards tier because you can get the highest return on your initial purchase.
Always pay with a Starbucks card.
If you purchase a drink on Triple Star Day and pay with a registered Starbucks card, you'll essentially earn 5x Stars — a $5 drink (pre-tax) would earn 30 Stars instead of five.
Check your Starbucks app for offers.
Starbucks app users often get in-app deals offers. While I don't predict a ton of offers in November, I do think you'll see offers for Bonus Stars on multiple orders and 1 - 2 discounted promotional deals throughout the month.
Order a holiday drink on Red Cup Day for a free cup.
Starbucks Red Cup Day is an annual event where you get a free 16-ounce reusable cup when you order any of the limited-edition holiday drinks. I'm predicting this year's Red Cup Day will be on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
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