Starbucks' New Merry Mint White Mocha Is Here, But Only For A Limited Time
Although Starbucks announced its 2023 holiday beverage lineup back in November, it looks like one more drink will be joining the menu for a limited time. The Merry Mint White Mocha drink is available through December 22 and can only be ordered via the Starbucks app, according to the company's Instagram.
The drink is a variation of the chain's Iced White Chocolate Mocha beverage, which features white chocolate mocha sauce and milk combined with shots of Starbucks' espresso roast, plus a topping of whipped cream. To modify the beverage with a holiday twist, the whipped cream has been removed. Instead, the iced coffee drink features a Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam top adorned with chocolate curls. Since the drink is iced, it won't be served in one of Starbucks' iconic red cups, though it may be poured into the cold cup variation.
Some social media users have already tried the drink and shared their opinions. One commenter on a Starbucks Facebook post wrote, "I prefer this to the regular peppermint mocha. It has a lighter chocolate flavor." Another commenter, however, said they "[weren't] a fan of the peppermint chocolate cold foam," noting that they prefer the vanilla variety.
You may need to make some minty modifications
Although the drink's name suggests mint as the beverage's most prominent flavor, it's only present in the cold foam topping — not in the drink itself, as confirmed by Starbucks in the comments of the brand's Instagram announcement. So, if you like your drinks just a bit minty, this may be your speed. If you're craving a fuller seasonal flavor, however, you may need to make an additional modification and request a pump of mint-flavored syrup in the coffee mix itself.
Alternatively, as suggested by a few commenters on Starbucks' Instagram post, you can order a Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha beverage, which already includes mint syrup. Then, in the Starbucks app, customize your drink by adding the Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam topping and the chocolate curls.
Starbucks also confirmed via Instagram comment that the Merry Mint White Mocha is included in its half-price Thursday deal. Throughout December, members of the Starbucks Rewards program can take 50% off the price of one drink from 12 to 6 p.m. every Thursday. The promotion can be applied for both in-app and in-person orders.