The famous red cup is back — Starbucks holiday cup designs launch today
Starbucks has officially traded pumpkin orange for holiday red! The 2026 Starbucks holiday cup designs arrive today, Nov. 5, with nostalgic ribbons, bows and festive colors. There’s even a holiday treat for dogs this year: For the first time, Starbucks is introducing a holiday-themed pup cup.
The holiday menu is back, too, with new tiramisu-inspired drinks, and plenty of returning favorites and seasonal treats. Here’s everything to know before your next Starbucks run, plus a few ways to enjoy festive coffee drinks at home.
Starbucks holiday cups launch today
Starbucks is going retro with its 2026 holiday cup designs — this year’s collection combines traditional red and green with vintage-inspired shades of pale mint, antique gold, deep cranberry and creamy white. Ribbons and bows tie all the designs together, creating a nostalgic, gift-wrapped look.
There are four designs for hot drinks, featuring decorated Christmas trees, colorful ornaments, twine garlands, bows and twinkling stars. The holiday cold cup has its own design, with evergreen branches and red bows. The festive artwork also appears on Starbucks’ pastry bags and shopping bags.
But the cutest new addition this year is definitely the first-ever Starbucks holiday pup cup. The 3.5-ounce cup features a dog inspired by Junie, a real-life beagle. The special design will be available at company-operated Starbucks locations for a very limited time, while supplies last, so don’t wait if you want to get one for your four-legged friend.
And mark your calendar: Red Cup Day is Nov. 17. Customers who purchase a handcrafted holiday beverage at participating locations that day will receive a collectible reusable red cup while supplies last.
Starbucks holiday menu launches today
The Starbucks holiday menu is getting several festive new additions for 2026, including two drinks inspired by tiramisu.
The new Tiramisu Velvet Latte, available hot or iced, combines Starbucks Signature Espresso, milk and vanilla syrup with Velvet Mascarpone Cold Foam and a dusting of cocoa. The Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew features cold brew coffee with vanilla syrup, the same mascarpone cold foam and cocoa topping.
There’s also the new Apple Pomegranate Refresher, which features crisp apple flavors and popping pomegranate-flavored pearls, or the creamy Snowy Apple Drink, made with coconut milk.
Holiday favorites are back on the menu, of course:
- Peppermint Mocha: Espresso, steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls
- Caramel Brulée Latte: Espresso, steamed milk and caramel brulée sauce, finished with whipped cream and caramel brulée topping
- Sugar Cookie Latte: Espresso, milk and sugar cookie-flavored syrup, with festive red and green sprinkles
- Gingerbread Chai: Chai with creamy milk, gingerbread-flavored cold foam and a spice topping
There are also two new variations on returning favorites: the Iced Caramel Brulée Cream Chai and Iced Sugar Cookie Cream Matcha. And Starbucks is bringing back seasonal cold foam flavors, including Gingerbread Cream, Peppermint Chocolate Cream and Sugar Cookie Cream.
On the food menu, look for the new Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese, made with Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese. The Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich has an updated recipe with turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce on a cranberry-studded baguette.
The new Bearista Cake Pop is made with vanilla cake, buttercream frosting and chocolaty icing. The Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish are all returning.
Just in case you want to make your coffee at home
Keep holiday coffee on repeat with a compact Keurig brewer at home. This one can brew in 8-, 10-, or 12-ounce sizes and has a Strong button for when you want a bolder cup. The removable 42-ounce reservoir can brew up to four cups before it needs a refill, and the drip tray can fit a travel mug.
Want a foamy finish without pulling out a full-size appliance? This cordless milk frothing wand whisks milk for lattes and cappuccinos — and can also effortlessly whip up matcha or protein powder. It comes with a metal stand and two AA batteries.
These single-serve pods bring peppermint and mocha flavors to your morning cup of joe, complete with Starbucks’ 100% arabica beans. Each box contains 22 K-Cups designed for Keurig brewers, so there’s no measuring or scooping involved.
Not every holiday cup needs to taste like dessert — Starbucks Holiday Blend is a medium roast with notes of sweet maple and herbs, plus a balanced body and acidity. This 22-count box contains K-Cup pods for Keurig brewers, so you can make a cup at a time.
If you’re still holding onto pumpkin season, this 32-ounce bottle is an easy way to get your fix. Starbucks cold steeps its 100% arabica coffee into a concentrate with notes of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg. Just pour it over ice, add water and adjust the mixture to your taste for the perfect cup.
