Apparently, the Starbucks innovation team never sleeps. Fresh off its spring release—including the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte, Iced Cherry Chai, and even more not-so-secret customizations—the Seattle-based coffee giant has dreamt up yet another new beverage as part of its summer 2025 menu lineup.
In addition to its returning refreshers, Starbucks dropped the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso on Tuesday. The debut drink includes the coffee shop's signature blonde espresso for a light, smooth, and slightly sweet flavor profile, with creamy oat milk and the new horchata-flavored syrup, which has nutty, sweet vanilla, and cinnamon notes just like the traditional beverage.
"In the central California neighborhood where I grew up, horchata was everywhere—on street corners, in convenience stores, and on the menu at most Mexican restaurants we visited," beverage developer Ricky Gonzalez said a statement. "Every Sunday, we would have a family meal at a Mexican restaurant, and horchata was always a treat for my brother and me. It was icy, sweet, and spiced with cinnamon. It’s both comforting and refreshing."
In addition to the new shaken espresso, customers can finally get a taste of the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher and Summer Skies Drink again, which both debuted last year and are great (much sweeter) options for non-coffee drinkers. The former beverage is exactly what it sounds like: a mix of lemonade and berry flavors, while the latter has juicy raspberry-flavored pearls (like what you'll find in a boba tea) and creamy coconut milk.
Social media user @snackolater first shared a sneak peek of the summer lineup on Instagram in April. Customers quickly took to the Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on the summer menu and praised both the new and returning drinks. "The blue skies drinks are really good, so I’m happy they are bringing that back," one commenter wrote. "Summer berry lemonade refresher, let's go!!! I wish it stayed all year," another wrote.
"Finally Starbucks is stepping up their ice coffee game with adding a horchata shaken espresso to the mix," a third person commented.
All three drinks, as well as the new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop, will be available while supplies last this summer.
