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.

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