In one of my previous entries, I talked about the upcoming Starbucks 2016 planner. And while the planners and stickers are all well and good, you must be asking yourself – what yummy edibles and drinks can you look forward to this Christmas, with Starbucks. Here’s the low-down on what drinks and snacks Starbucks is rolling out for you this holiday season. And as you all know, holidays are for hearty meals; so let these mouthwatering photos increase your appetite for the start of tomorrow’s Starbucks Christmas season.
Holiday Beverages
Starbucks holiday beverages will be available from November 2 until January 7. Remember, it takes 9 holiday beverages, alongside 9 core beverages, to redeem one Starbucks x Moleskine planner.
Peppermint Mocha
Starbucks is bringing in again it’s favorite holiday beverage – the Peppermint Mocha. This drink is a chocolaty coffee beverage highlighted with peppermint notes, which brings up memories of candy canes and Christmas festivities. It is topped off with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and red and white candy bits.
Price:
Warm: Short (Php155), Tall (Php165), Grande (Php180), and Venti (Php190)
Cold/Frappucino: Tall (Php175), Grande (Php185), Venti (Php195)
Toffee Nut Latte
Another favorite Starbucks holiday beverage is the Toffee Nut Latte. Ring in the Christmas season with steamed milk, espresso and toffee nut syrup, topped off with whipped cream and beloved toffee nut sprinkles.
Price:
Warm: Short (Php155), Tall (Php165), Grande (Php180), and Venti (Php190)
Cold/Frappucino: Tall (Php175), Grande (Php185), Venti (Php195)
Christmas Panettone Latte
This year’s newest drink is the Christmas Panettone Latte. Its bread and butter flavors are perfectly paired with steamed milk and roasted espresso. It is then topped off with whipped cream and a medley of dried fruits for a textural and delicious twist on a classic holiday tradition.
I’ve personally tried this drink, and this is one drink I quite like.
Price:
Warm: Short (Php155), Tall (Php165), Grande (Php180), and Venti (Php190)
Cold/Frappucino: Tall (Php175), Grande (Php185), Venti (Php195)
Holiday Snacks
Starbucks holiday snacks will be available from November 2 until January 7. A quick note, these dishes and snacks cannot be used to redeem a Starbucks x Moleskine planner.
Gingerbread Cookie (Php55)
A pengiun gingerbread cookie decorated with sugar icing.
White Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (Php150/slice; Php1595/whole)
A smooth velvety white chocolate cheesecake on graham cookie crust.
Spinach Lasagna (Php165)
Layers of al dente lasagna with a creamy tomato spinach filling.
Rocky Road Cookie Stuffed With Orea (Php65)
A chewy double chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, marshmallow, and stuffed with Oreo.
Roasted Chicken and Turkey Wrap (Php170)
A tortilla filled with chicken breast fillet, roasted vegetables and turkey drizzled with cranberry garlic dressing.
Peppermint Brownie (Php75)
Moist and chewy chocolate brownie with peppermint cheese filling topped with chocolate ganache.
Penne Al Formaggio (Php165)
A childhood favorite, al dente penne paste with creamy and sharp cheese sauce made with cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella.
Italian Cheese Pocket (Php120)
A flour tortilla filled with pepperoni, sausage, olives, mushroom, bell pepper, tomatoes, and cheese.
Dark Belgian Chocolate Cake (Php190/slice, Php1695/whole)
Layers of dark Belgian chocolate cake, mousse, meringue, and frosted dark Belgian chocolate with gold powder dusting. This is a personal favorite of mine!
Chocolate Toffenut Loaf (Php70/slice, Php595/whole)
Moist and decadent chocolate loaf topped with chocolate and toffee.
Chocolate Crepe Cake (Php130/slice, Php1150/whole)
Seventeen layers of crepe filled with Belgian chocolate cream
Chicken Fajita Roll (Php120)
A tortilla filled with mouth-watering Mexican flavored breast fillet.
Birthday Cake (Php130/slice, Php1150/whole)
Moist and light vanilla ake and cream cheese frosting with pastel colored sprinkles.
Note: All photos and descriptions provided by Starbucks Philippines.
