Starbucks Red Cup Day could be next week. Previous Red Cup Day dates

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The most wonderful time of the year is already here for gingerbread, peppermint, cocoa and coffee lovers. Some people may wait until after Thanksgiving Day to indulge in all things Christmas and the holidays, but Starbucks lovers typically don’t.

Starbucks holiday menu is officially available to enjoy from all of the coffee chain’s US locations starting today, Thursday, November 7th.

Here are some of the new seasonal coffees the store will be offering this season, and what you need to know about Starbucks’ wildly popular annual Red Cup Day, which could be next week.

What day is Starbucks Red Cup Day this year? When are Starbucks holiday cups coming out?

Starbucks’ 2024 holiday collection of reusable cups, mugs, tumblers and merchandise will be released on the same day as their holiday beverages, today, Thursday, November 7th.

This year, the range includes color-changing hot cups, Stanley Tumblers and ornament key rings.

As for Red Cup Day 2024, the date has not been announced yet, but here are some previous dates:

  • 2023: Thursday 16 Nov
  • 2022: Thursday 17 Nov
  • 2021: Thursday 18 Nov
  • 2020: Friday, Nov. 6
  • 2019: Thursday 7 Nov

In case you don’t know, Red Cup Day is a day when customers who order a seasonal drink get a free, reusable red cup. Based on the Red Cup Day dates from past holidays, Starbucks lovers could see this year’s Red Cup Day on Thursday, November 14th.

What day does Starbucks release Christmas drinks?

Starbucks began serving its holiday menu in stores across the country today, Thursday, November 7th.

But if you just can’t wait in line for your serving of Starbucks’ Christmas flavors, some seasonal flavors are available in their pre-made coffees and creamer in stores.

“This year, Starbucks is launching the new Starbucks Vanilla and Chocolate Cold Brew Concentrate, Starbucks Non-dairy Sugar Cookie Latte Creamer and Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Flavored Creamer,” an Oct. 30 press release on said the store’s website.

To find Starbucks holiday flavors in a grocery store near you, visit athome.starbucks.com.

Are gingerbread cookies coming back to Starbucks? Check out new seasonal drinks for the Starbucks 2024 holiday menu

In a press release on October 28Starbucks announced that two new seasonal flavors will be added to its usual list of fan favorites.

Here’s Starbucks’ holiday drink menu for 2024:

  • (New) Salted Pretzel Cocoa Oat Milk Latte: “Captures the festive season with savory notes of salted pretzel, harmoniously blended with signature Starbucks espresso, the creamy texture of oat milk and a generous drizzle of rich mocha sauce. It’s topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crispy pretzel and red cookie pieces, recreating the warmth and nostalgia of cherished festive moments. Available as a hot, iced and mixed handcrafted drink.”
  • (New) Salted Pretzel Cocoa Oat Milk Frappuccino Blended Drink: “… With the savory sweetness of baked pretzels complementing the nutty aroma of oat milk. Finished with a swirl of mocha sauce, whipped cream and a festive mix of pretzel and red cookie pieces, it’s a taste of holiday cheer in every bite. Available as a blended handcrafted drink.”
  • Toffee Nut Crunch Latte: “Rich, buttery Toffee Nut flavors are delicately paired with subtle hints of roasted nuts in our signature espresso for a heartwarming holiday drink that brings back memories of days spent with loved ones. Available as a hot, iced and mixed handcrafted drink.”
  • Gingerbread Latte: “Tits of spiced gingerbread mixed with our signature espresso roast make this the perfect treat to enjoy with friends and family. Available as a hot, iced and mixed handcrafted drink.”
  • Peppermint Mocha: “Inspired by iconic seasonal delicacies, the luxurious Peppermint Mocha, topped with fluffy whipped cream and eye-catching red and white candy bars, signals the start of the holiday season. Available as a hot, iced and mixed handcrafted drink.”
  • Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew: “Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew is a delicious blend of our signature Cold Brew with buttery Toffee Nut and cane sugar flavors, topped with a fluffy blanket of Toffee Nut flavored foam and crunchy Toffee Nuts. Available as an iced craft drink.”
  • Toffee Nut Crunch Nitro Cold Brew: “Served ice cold and straight from the tap with a rich infusion of vanilla and cane sugar syrup, topped with a thick layer of toffee nut flavored cold foam and a sprinkle of toffee nut, this drink is a pick-me-up sure to brighten up your holiday .Available as a cold handcrafted beverage.”

Does Starbucks have Refreshers year round? Limited time holiday refreshes available

Yes, Starbucks always offers Refreshers, which are iced drinks without coffee in them. The most popular refreshers are strawberry acai and dragon fruit flavored.

And this holiday season, Starbucks is releasing holiday-themed Refreshers for the first time ever, and all three flavors are cranberry-based.

Here are the three ways you can order Starbucks’ new holiday refreshment:

  • Cran-Merry Orange Refresher: A refresher with flavors of sweet orange, tart cranberries and warm spices, shaken with ice, water and real cranberries
  • Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher: combines Cran-Merry Orange Refresher with lemonade
  • Cran-Merry Drink: combines Cran-Merry Refresher with creamy coconut milk

How many Starbucks are there in Florida?

There are over 900 Starbucks locations throughout Florida. To find one near you, check out its website here.

Contributors: Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times, Catherine MessierUSA TODAY Network – New England