Starbucks Holiday Drinks

If you’ve been overwhelmed by the Starbucks prices and underwhelmed by the Starbucks quality lately, I’m right there with you. And with the holiday drinks launching next week, I wanted to make ensure we’re all well equipped with the best at home copy kat recipes that would help us feel like we’re drinking fabulous Starbucks drinks every day, but without the painfully hefty price tag.

So here’s a list of all my Starbucks holiday recipes including homemade syrups and sauces, homemade toppings, and all the iconic holiday coffees and teas you know and love. Cheers to saving money this holiday season and enjoying the absolute best at home coffee (and tea) this year!

Peppermint Recipes

Homemade Peppermint Syrup

Made with just three ingredients, this refreshing syrup adds the perfect peppermint touch to mochas, cold brews, and more. Plus, you can customize it for a sugar-free option, making it an affordable and flavorful addition to your coffee routine.

Homemade Peppermint Mocha Sauce

Make your own Peppermint Mocha Sauce at home with simple ingredients — no need for separate chocolate sauce and peppermint syrups! Smooth, glossy, and perfectly balanced for coffee, lattes, and desserts.

Peppermint Mocha

Make the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha at home with this easy copycat recipe! Uses homemade peppermint mocha sauce, espresso, and milk for the perfect cozy holiday drink. Make it hot or iced, dairy or dairy-free.

Peppermint White Mocha

Save your money and make your own Peppermint White Mochas at home this year with homemade peppermint syrup, white chocolate sauce, espresso and your favorite festive toppings.

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino

This Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino recipe brings all the festive flavors of peppermint and chocolate to your home! With simple ingredients like peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce, milk, and coffee, you’ll create a creamy, refreshing treat perfect for the holiday season.

Starbucks Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Brew

This Starbucks-inspired Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Brew combines a rich chocolate peppermint cold brew base with a creamy, frothy peppermint-chocolate cold foam. Topped with crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings, this festive drink is easy to make at home using store-bought or homemade syrups and cold brew.

Chestnut Praline Recipes

Homemade Starbucks Chestnut Praline Syrup

Made with real chestnuts, pecans, and a hint of pralines and cream flavor, this rich and sweet syrup is perfect for lattes, cold foam, and cold brews.

Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte

This at-home recipe combines a deliciously nutty chestnut praline syrup, creamy steamed milk, and a homemade praline topping that’s sweet, spiced, and slightly salty. Perfect for enjoying a warm, seasonal treat without leaving home!

Sugar Cookie Recipes

Homemade Starbucks Sugar Cookie Syrup

Make your own Starbucks Sugar Cookie Syrup at home with this easy recipe! It captures the sweet, buttery flavor of the original, perfect for holiday coffees. Plus, it’s a budget-friendly option that you can customize to suit your taste.

Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte

Bring the holiday magic home with this Starbucks-inspired Sugar Cookie Latte! Made with a Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup, espresso, and 2%, this cozy and festive drink is perfect hot or iced. Top with holiday sprinkles or holiday cold foam for the ultimate seasonal treat!

Starbucks Iced Sugar Cookie Breve

This Starbucks-inspired Sugar Cookie Breve is extra creamy, buttery, and festive—just like the one from the holiday menu, but even better made at home. With espresso, half & half, my homemade sugar cookie syrup, and a sprinkle of red + green sugar sprinkles, it’s the perfect cozy drink for decorating the tree, wrapping gifts, or enjoying a quiet morning.

Starbucks Sugar Cookie Cold Foam

Add a festive touch to your drinks this season with Starbucks-inspired Sugar Cookie Cold Foam! This easy recipe uses sugar cookie syrup, milk, and cream to create a sweet, creamy topping perfect for coffee, tea, or any holiday favorite.

Caramel Brûlée Recipes

Homemade Starbucks Caramel Brûlée Sauce

This rich and creamy latte, featuring a homemade Caramel Brûlée Sauce, combines bold espresso and buttery caramel flavors for a cozy, festive drink. Perfect for gatherings or quiet mornings by the fire.

Starbucks Caramel Brûlée Latte

Gingerbread Recipes

Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

This Homemade Gingerbread Syrup is the perfect way to add rich, cozy holiday flavors to your coffee, chai, or even baked goods. With dark brown sugar, molasses, and festive spices, it’s a delicious seasonal syrup that’s easy to make and customize!

Gingerbread Latte

Embrace the holiday season with a homemade Gingerbread Latte that’s as comforting and delicious as it is easy to make! Featuring rich gingerbread syrup, blonde espresso, and creamy milk, this cozy drink is perfect for any cold morning or festive gathering at home.

Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Chai

Featuring rich gingerbread syrup, spiced chai concentrate, 2% milk, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice, this latte is easy to customize for hot or iced enjoyment. Gather your loved ones, and make it a cozy, cost-effective holiday treat!

Eggnog Recipes

Eggnog Latte

Warm up this holiday season with a homemade Eggnog Latte that brings together rich, festive flavors of eggnog, espresso, and warm spices. Perfect for cozy mornings or as a treat on chilly evenings, this easy recipe lets you enjoy your favorite seasonal latte without the coffee shop trip!

1/2-1 tablespoon Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup
2 shots espresso
4 ounces eggnog
Ice
Whipped cream
Ground nutmeg for topping

Add brown sugar syrup to a cup, and brew your espresso shots over the top. For an iced latte add cold eggnog directly from the fridge into the cup and add ice. For a hot latte, steam your eggnog using a steam wand, aerroccino, or warm the eggnog in a pot or in the microwave, and froth with a handheld milk frother until foamy, then pour the steamed/frothed eggnog over the brown sugar-espresso mixture. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, and enjoy your Iced or Hot Eggnog Latte!

Salted Eggnog Cold Foam

Add a touch of holiday magic to your coffee with this Salted Eggnog Cold Foam! With just three simple ingredients—eggnog, flaky sea salt, and optional vanilla syrup—you can create a rich, creamy cold foam that pairs perfectly with lattes, mochas, and festive teas.

Toasted White Mocha Recipes

Homemade Starbucks Toasted White Mocha Sauce

This Homemade Starbucks Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Sauce recipe is the perfect way to bring those beloved toasted white chocolate and caramel flavors back to your holiday drinks and desserts. With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a jar of rich, creamy goodness ready to elevate any at-home coffee experience.

Starbucks Toasted White Mocha

Recreate Starbucks’ beloved Toasted White Mocha at home! This easy recipe includes a Homemade Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, espresso, milk, and the iconic whipped cream and sprinkles. Perfect for an indulgent, seasonal-inspired treat you can enjoy hot or iced anytime.

More Recipes

Starbucks Cran-Merry Orange Refresher

Make Starbucks’ new Cran-Merry Orange Refresher at home! This easy recipe combines cranberry, orange, and warm spices for a festive holiday drink. Save money and enjoy it any time! Lemonade and coconut milk versions are included!

Irish Cream Cold Brew

Indulge in the cozy flavors of a Starbucks favorite, the Irish Cream Cold Brew, right from your own kitchen! This easy recipe shows you how to recreate the rich, chocolatey-vanilla notes of the original drink, complete with creamy cold foam and a dusting of cocoa powder. Say goodbye to discontinued menu blues and hello to a satisfying homemade version.

I hope you enjoyed this round-up of all my Starbucks copy Kat holiday drinks recipes! If you don’t see your favorite recipe, let me know so I can add it to the list!

Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!