Starbucks launches Red Cups and Holiday Cold Cup for Christmas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 16:01 · Archive

Starbucks UK is bringing back its Red Cups from 5 November alongside a first-ever Holiday Cold Cup and new peppermint drinks.

Starbucks UK is launching its 2026 Christmas menu from 5 November, with the return of its iconic Red Cups and the introduction of a first-ever Holiday Cold Cup. The new cold cup offers a festive option for customers who prefer iced coffees and Frappuccino blended drinks to hot lattes.

Peppermint takes centre stage in this year's menu, with four new creations inspired by the flavour's popularity in the US. These include a Peppermint Mocha topped with crunchy peppermint sugar sprinkles and a chilled matcha creation finished with white chocolate cold foam. The menu also features returning favourites including Gingerbread Latte, Toffee Nut Latte and Eggnog Latte.

The festive food range includes Sticky Toffee Pecan Cake, Chocolate Orange Cake Cube, Red Velvet Scroll, Christmas Tree Brownie and Reindeer Cake Pops. The Red Cups will be available across participating UK stores from 5 November.

How it is being reported

• Starbucks brings back Red Cups – and launches a festive first for Christmas 2026Starbucks UK unveils its 2026 Christmas menu, with Red Cups, a Holiday Cold Cup, new peppermint drinks and festive food. See the full menu and prices.Ely Standard · 29 Oct, 15:23
• Starbucks brings back Red Cups – and launches a festive first for Christmas 2026Starbucks UK unveils its 2026 Christmas menu, with Red Cups, a Holiday Cold Cup, new peppermint drinks and festive food. See the full menu and prices.Cambs Times · 29 Oct, 15:23

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