The Best Starbucks Holiday Drinks, Ranked

This latte is often forgotten about when it comes to the holiday line-up, and we kindaaaa see why. It's sweet and comforting, yes, but its flavors are not so unique that you couldn't find them in other lattes year-round. This sip has its fans who want it to stick around, but we want the festive factor here—and this option doesn't have a ton.

This brew was first added to the holiday menu last year. It's good if you're a lover of straightforward coffee, sans sugary flavors, because it's really only giving strong notes of that. Curious as to what "Irish cream" is? I was, too. It's basically vanilla sweet cream and syrup with a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top. It's a beautiful drink that once again doesn't hold a lot of holiday flavor, so we're keeping it toward the bottom of the list.

Does it get more holiday than this? COME ON. It's the OG, it's the GOAT, it's all sorts of other positive acronyms. But here's the thing with this drink: If you don't like peppermint (as I don't), then it's got nothing for you. If the holidays for you mean scarfing down all the peppermint bark and candy canes, then yes, this drink is your holiday match.

This latte isn't explicitly holiday-flavored but one sip will make you feel like it's Christmastime. It brings in all the sweet, rich, and buttery notes of caramel with an almost cinnamon-y bite that cuts through, making the drink all around pretty great. It's all your favorite holiday desserts in one comforting bev.

Here's a newbie to the lineup. This option comes either hot or iced, but hot is better IMO. It's everything you want in a deeply indulgent, somewhat ridiculous holiday drink, but know that the flavors of sugar cookie really come through without being too sweet, which is a welcome departure from some of the other beverages on this list.

The White Chocolate Mocha is a fave year-round, but its holiday-themed cousin is topped with holiday sprinkles and candy pearls, and there's a slight marshmallow-y flavor mixed in. Okay, it's pretty similar to the usual drink, but we totally love it anyway! Just imagine sipping on one of these while looking up at a giant Christmas tree. SEE? You get it. It tastes exactly like its name—toasted white chocolate, though how do you even toast white chocolate?—and we are obsessed.