It’s that time of year again, Starbucks beloved holiday beverages are back! Here are a few tips from Starbucks baristas to lighten up your favorite handcrafted beverages. It’s easy to do – just ask your barista or customize your drink on the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/mobile-apps">Starbucks® app</a>.

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You can request nonfat milk when ordering any classic seasonal beverage. While 2 percent&nbsp;milk is standard, beverages can be made with nonfat milk or dairy-free options including almondmilk, coconutmilk, oatmilk and soymilk. &nbsp;

Go sugar free. You can select sugar-free syrup, sugar-free vanilla or sugar-free cinnamon dolce for great festive flavor in your holiday beverage without added calories or sugar. &nbsp;

Ask for less syrup to reduce the sweetness and calories in any holiday beverage. &nbsp;

You can ask for just a little&nbsp;whip or no whip&nbsp;to save between 80 and&nbsp;110 calories, depending on the size and type of drink – a great way to still enjoy a Peppermint Mocha or seasonal Frappuccino® blended beverage. Or for iced coffee beverages, you can request a dollop of unsweetened cold foam (which is made with nonfat milk) for a creamy treat.

You can choose the beverage size that's right for you. Even the short (8-ounce) option for hot beverages packs plenty of cheer.

Here are a few tips from Starbucks baristas to lighten up your favorite beverages. It’s easy to do – just ask your barista or use the Starbucks app.

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Nothing says the most magical time of the year like the Starbucks red cup returning. This year is extra special as Starbucks celebrates 25 years of the iconic holiday cup and the return of a full menu of seasonal handcrafted beverages and festive food.

Starting Nov. 3, holiday beverages officially return to the Starbucks menu, including the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Irish Cream Cold Brew and, returning for its second holiday season, the nondairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte.

In the bakery case, new this year is the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl, which joins the returning Reindeer Cake Pop, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Snowman Cookie.

Turning 20 this year, the Peppermint Mocha has become one of the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/">most beloved holiday beverage on the menu</a>. The beverage, which debuted in 2002, features espresso combined with steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls*.

Espresso, steamed milk and rich caramel brulée sauce are combined and topped with whipped cream and caramel brulée topping to create the Caramel Brulée Latte*.

The Chestnut Praline Latte features espresso, steamed milk and the flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs*.

Toasted White Chocolate Mocha

Festive flavors of caramelized white chocolate mocha sauce meet espresso and steamed milk to create our Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, which is then finished with whipped cream and a topping of holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls*.

Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

Back for a second season, the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte combines sugar cookie syrup, Starbucks® Blonde Espresso, ice, creamy almondmilk, and is topped with festive red and green sprinkles*.

The Irish Cream Cold Brew unites bold, super smooth Starbucks Cold Brew with Irish Cream syrup, which is then topped with vanilla sweet cream foam and a strike of cocoa powder.

NEW Chocolate Pistachio Swirl

The NEW Chocolate Pistachio Swirl’s creamy chocolate filling with notes of cinnamon is swirled into buttery brioche-inspired dough, topped with chopped pistachios**.

Vanilla cake with chocolaty icing is finished with a festive red nose and antlers to make the Reindeer Cake Pop**.

Sugar Plum Cheese Danish

The Sugar Plum Cheese Danish features cream cheese filling surrounded by a fluffy Danish and topped with spiced sugar plum spread**.

A blondie cake with tart dried cranberries, garnished with a layer of cream-cheese icing, orange zest and a sprinkle of dried cranberries make up the beloved Cranberry Bliss Bar**. Also available for purchase by the tray.

The fan-favorite Snowman Cookie starts with a buttery shortbread snowman dressed up in white chocolatey icing**.

*Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage available in U.S. Starbucks stores for a limited time, while supplies last.

** Available in U.S. Starbucks stores for a limited time, while supplies last.

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Starting Thursday, November 3, holiday beverages and food officially return to the Starbucks menu.

The Holidays are Back at Starbucks with Seasonal Sips and Festive Food

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It’s the coziest time of the year with the return of sweater weather and Starbucks holiday beverages and festive food. Beginning Nov. 4, customers can enjoy the Peppermint Mocha (back for its 19th year), the new non-dairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, returning favorite Irish Cream Cold Brew (now available earlier than ever) and handcrafted holiday beverages including the Caramel Brulee Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha and Chestnut Praline Latte. New this year is the Reindeer Cake Pop which joins the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish and other tasty treats including the Cranberry Bliss® Bar and Snowman Cookie, all back for another cheerful holiday season.

The Peppermint Mocha, back for its 19th year, is a holiday classic made with our signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup. It's all topped off with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

New Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

This non-dairy beverage features Starbucks ® Blonde Espresso Roast, sugar cookie syrup and almondmilk are topped with red and green sprinkles for a modern twist on a holiday classic. Available hot or iced at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

Bold, super smooth Starbucks ® Cold Brew with Irish Cream flavored syrup, topped with Vanilla Sweet Cream Foam and a strike of cocoa powder. Available at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

The Caramel Brulee Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and rich Caramel Brulee Sauce, and is topped with whipped cream and Caramel Brulee Topping. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

Festive flavors of caramelized white chocolate mocha sauce meet espresso and steamed milk to create our Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, which is then finished with whipped cream and a celebratory topping of Holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

The Chestnut Praline Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices before being topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

Vanilla cake with chocolaty icing is finished with a festive red nose and antlers for a fun seasonal treat. Available at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

Cranberry Bliss® Bar

A blondie cake base, topped with sweet cream cheese icing and tart dried cranberries, garnished with white orange drizzle. Also available for purchase by the tray! Available at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

Cream cheese filling surrounded by a fluffy danish is topped with spiced sugar plum spread. It's such a dreamy combination of flavors that you'll have visions of this holiday delight long after your last bite. Available at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last. &nbsp;

There might be a little magic in this buttery shortbread snowman cookie dressed up in white chocolatey icing. Available at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

There are several convenient <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/ways-to-order/">ways to order</a> from the Starbucks holiday menu. Customers can use the <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fcoffeehouse%2Fmobile-apps&amp;data=04%7C01%7CAlli.Colzani%40edelman.com%7C93fb93888d7641d57aee08d88c0d4a4f%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637413336058558628%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=K5nsLlD%2BGQfqm2wuRaelymlD2cY%2Byqcfl%2FaKBI%2Fu5dM%3D&amp;reserved=0">Starbucks app</a> to locate a store, view store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment, as well as determine the most convenient available pick-up option, including: in-store, at the door, drive-thru, and curbside pickup where available. Those looking for Starbucks® coffee without leaving home can place an order for delivery through <a href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/">Starbucks® Delivers</a> via Uber Eats (check the Uber Eats app for availability and restrictions).

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Beginning Nov. 4, customers can enjoy the lineup of new and returning favorite holiday beverages and treats.

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