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Starbucks Holiday Drink Menu Includes Festive Refreshment for the First Time
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Starbucks Holiday Drink Menu Includes Festive Refreshment for the First Time

The coffee chain’s holiday drinks hit stores on Thursday, November 7

Starbucks Cran-Merry Orange Refresher comes in three optionsStarbucks Cran-Merry Orange Refresher comes in three options

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The Cran-Merry Orange Cooler comes in three options

Starbucks is ready to adorn the halls.

The coffee chain announced new and returning holiday menu items, all of which will hit stores on Thursday, November 7.

For the first time ever, the cafe is launching a holiday refreshment: the Cran-Merry Orange refreshment. The drink comes in three varieties – the original, the Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher and the Cran-Merry Drink – and each is meant to scratch a specific holiday itch.

The Cran-Merry Orange Refresher has flavors of orange, cranberry and warm spices, according to a press release. Green coffee extract gives the drink a slightly caffeinated touch, dried cranberries add a festive look, and a shake with ice adds a refreshing touch to the drink. The OG version is also combined with water.

Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher has all the same elements as the original, but replaces the water with lemonade. Similarly, the Cran-Merry drink is a copy of the other two but with coconut milk instead of water for a “tropical touch and a rich, creamy texture.”

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Starbucks Holiday Lineup

PEOPLE staffers got their first taste of the fruity, festive drinks and were pleasantly surprised to find that the drinks still brought the winter vibes we look for in a holiday drink. The Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher was a favorite of one tester, who said the tartness of the lemonade really complemented the cranberry flavor.

Classic holiday drinks will be available Thursday, including Peppermint Mocha, Burnt Caramel Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte, and Oat Milk Chai and frozen gingerbread. Seasonal cold mousses like peppermint chocolate are making a comeback. Additionally, Beginner Gingerbread Cold Foam and Salted Pecan Cold Foam can be added to personalize any drink.

Starbucks Starbucks Holiday Menu Food ItemsStarbucks Starbucks Holiday Menu Food Items

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Starbucks Holiday Menu Food Items

When it comes to party food, there are more new things than classics. The Sugar Plum Cheese and Cranberry Bliss Danish Bars that fans know and love will be available, as will three new sweet options and one savory option.

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The Dark Toffee Bundt is a personal sized pastry. The treat is described as having “deep caramel flavors” and is coated in happy sprinkles. The Penguin Cookie is a shortbread covered with icing to make a penguin head. Similarly, the Snowman Cake Pop combines vanilla cake with buttercream before being dipped in white chocolate frosting and decorated with snowman elements.

The Danish Turkey Sage is the only savory choice for fans looking to get in the mood. The puff pastry is topped with turkey sausages and béchamel sauce.

Hot drinks will all be served in this season’s new holiday mugs in green, red and pink tones. The frozen drink cups are adorned with ornate illustrations so every sipper can get into the spirit.

Starbucks Holiday Menu Starbucks ReserveStarbucks Holiday Menu Starbucks Reserve

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Starbucks Reserve Holiday Menu

While these holiday gifts are available nationwide, a few items are available exclusively at Starbucks Reserve the roasters. There, fans can sip on an Iced Caramel Brulée Eggnog Latte, Eggnog Espresso Martini, Fog Nog Tea Latte, Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini. For food options, customers can choose from Raspberry Pistachio Pie, Coffee and Eggnog Holiday Cookie, Cranberry Cheese Danish, Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cake, Classic Panettone and a potato and truffle pizza.

Also starting November 7, the coffee chain will no longer charge extra for customizing drinks with plant-based milk, a change that can save up to $0.90. The change applies to all locations in the United States.