Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino – Price, Calories & Review 2026

• Tall 12 fl oz
• Grande 16 fl oz
• Venti 24 fl oz

$5.95 – 350 Calories

$6.75 – 480 Calories

$7.15 – 610 Calories

The holiday classic in frozen form. The Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino blends Frappuccino Roast coffee with mocha sauce, peppermint syrup, milk, and ice, then crowns it with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. Returning every November alongside the rest of the holiday lineup, it delivers a candy-cane-meets-chocolate experience at $6.75 and 480 calories for a Grande.

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Quick Facts (2026)

What Is the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino?

Frappuccino Roast coffee blended with bittersweet mocha sauce, cooling peppermint syrup, whole milk, Frappuccino base syrup, and ice. The mocha provides chocolate depth, the peppermint delivers that candy-cane cool, and together they create the frozen version of the beloved Peppermint Mocha latte that Starbucks has served every holiday season since 2002.

It sits on the Frappuccino menu alongside its caffeine-free sibling, the Peppermint Mocha Creme Frappuccino, and the white chocolate variant, the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino.

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Price 2026 (All Sizes)

What Affects Pricing?

• Mocha sauce + peppermint syrup create a dual-flavor premium
• All milk swaps are free
• Extra mocha sauce or peppermint pumps add about $0.70 each
• Adding espresso shots costs about $1.25 per shot

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Calories by Size

One of the higher-calorie Frappuccinos due to the combination of mocha sauce and peppermint syrup. Skipping whip and switching to nonfat milk drops a Grande to roughly 330 calories.

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Nutrition Facts (Grande)

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Caffeine Content

Standard Frappuccino Roast caffeine. For zero caffeine in the same flavor, order the Peppermint Mocha Creme Frappuccino.

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino Ingredients

Core Ingredients

• Frappuccino Roast coffee
• Whole milk
• Mocha sauce (bittersweet chocolate, sugar, cocoa)
• Peppermint syrup (sugar, water, peppermint extract)
• Coffee Frappuccino syrup
• Ice
• Vanilla whipped cream
• Dark chocolate curls

Allergen Information

Contains DAIRY and SOY. The mocha sauce contains cocoa. Whipped cream adds additional dairy. Gluten-free in standard build. Dark chocolate curls may contain trace allergens from shared manufacturing.

Flavor Profile and Taste Review

Take a peppermint patty, dip it in coffee, and blend the whole thing with ice. That is the experience here. The mocha sauce brings a genuine chocolate flavor, not the artificial cocoa you get from some chains, and the peppermint syrup adds a clean, cooling finish that lingers after each sip. The dark chocolate curls on top add tiny bursts of bitter chocolate as they melt into the whipped cream. It is essentially a frozen peppermint mocha dessert that happens to have coffee in it.

Who Will Love It

• Peppermint Mocha latte fans who want the frozen version
• Chocolate-mint candy lovers (York Peppermint Patty, Andes mint fans)
• Holiday drink enthusiasts who enjoy the seasonal ritual
• Dessert-forward drinkers who do not mind 480 calories

Who Might Not Like It

• People who dislike the chocolate-mint combination
• Calorie-conscious customers (480 per Grande)
• Anyone wanting strong coffee flavor (mocha and mint dominate)

How to Order the Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino at Starbucks

1. Say your size: Tall, Grande, or Venti
2. Say “Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino” or “Peppermint Mocha Frap”
3. Mention any milk swap or whip preference
4. Customize peppermint or mocha pump counts if desired

Popular Customizations

• Extra peppermint – Add an extra pump for a stronger mint kick
• Java chips – Add java chips for chocolate cookie crunch throughout
• Light mocha – Ask for one fewer pump of mocha for lighter chocolate
• Oatmilk swap – Dairy-free with a slightly nuttier base
• Affogato style – Espresso shot poured on top for a bold coffee layer

Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino vs Other Holiday Frappuccinos

The Peppermint Mocha Frap sits in the middle of the holiday range. The Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino is 60 calories lighter, while the White Chocolate variant is richer and 30 calories heavier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino seasonal?

Yes. It returns each November as part of the Starbucks holiday menu and stays available through early January or until peppermint syrup runs out at your location.

Can I get a Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino without coffee?

Yes. Order the Peppermint Mocha Creme Frappuccino. Same mocha sauce, same peppermint syrup, same toppings, but with a creme base instead of Frappuccino Roast for zero caffeine.

Does the Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino taste like a thin mint?

Very close. The combination of mocha sauce and peppermint syrup produces a flavor that fans frequently compare to Girl Scout Thin Mints or York Peppermint Patties, just in blended frozen coffee form.

How do I make it less sweet?

Ask for fewer pumps of peppermint syrup (standard is 2 Tall, 3 Grande, 4 Venti) and light mocha sauce. Skipping whipped cream also removes about 80 calories of sweetness from the top.

Can I get peppermint mocha year-round?

Officially no, since peppermint syrup is seasonal. However, some locations keep peppermint syrup stocked slightly before and after the official season. You can always ask your local store if they still have it.