We are officially in Red Cup season at Starbucks and I want to share my favorite holiday drink! I have manipulated and maneuvered to get this drink just right over a few years, and it’s too good to gatekeep. Will it be for everyone? Probably not. Should everyone at least try it? Definitely yes!

Background

Just a quick background story on this drink. I have ALWAYS loved any peppermint mocha flavored anything. So, obviously, the peppermint mocha from Starbucks was my go-to for many years. Then, I had someone at work tell me about being able to personalize my Starbucks order much more than I thought was possible! Now, years later, I have finally tweaked my original favorite order to be the VERY best version of me in coffee form.

Details

Here is how I now order my favorite Starbucks holiday drink:

• Grande Peppermint White Mocha – The WHITE MOCHA is very important for me!
• Coconut Milk & No Whip – Helps cut down on sugary sweetness
• Half the pumps of syrups – Again, helps cut down on the sugary sweetness while still giving you the amazing flavor!
• Extra Shot of Espresso – DUH!
• HOT – Again, DUH!

When I check the Starbucks app, it tells me this drink is around 430 calories. I don’t know how accurate that is, so take it with a grain of salt. Personally, I don’t care about the number of calories involved when I have this drink. I’m typically having it as a “treat” of some sort anyway, when I’m running around with my girlfriends or spending some “me time” at Target.

Ladies and gentlemen, THAT is my multiple years in the making, absolute favorite Starbucks holiday drink! If you have an absolute Starbucks go-to, be sure to leave it in the comments down below so I can try it soon!

PS – If you do not already have the Starbucks app downloaded, click HERE to become part of the rewards program to get free drinks and surprises!