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Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha: A Festive Holiday Classic

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Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

$5.75 -250 Calories

$5.95 – 360 Calories

$6.65 – 480 Calories

$7.25 – 580 Calories

The Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha is a festive fan-favorite that captures holiday magic in every sip—no matter the season! This indulgent treat combines Starbucks’ signature Espresso Roast with creamy White Chocolate Mocha sauce and refreshing peppermint-flavored syrup, all blended with steamed milk for a smooth, velvety base. It’s topped with a fluffy cloud of sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate curls for that extra touch of decadence.
Perfect for anyone craving a rich, minty twist on white chocolate, it strikes a delightful balance of sweet creaminess, cool peppermint freshness, and bold espresso notes. Enjoy it hot for cozy comfort or iced for a cool, invigorating pick-me-up—it’s a year-round celebration in a cup!

What’s Included In It?

  • Short (8 fl oz): 1 Shot Signature Espresso, 2 Pumps White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, 2 Pumps Peppermint Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream, Dark Chocolate Curls.
  • Tall (12 fl oz): 1 Shot Signature Espresso, 3 Pumps White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, 3 Pumps Peppermint Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream, Dark Chocolate Curls.
  • Grande (16 fl oz): 2 Shots Signature Espresso, 4 Pumps White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, 4 Pumps Peppermint Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream, Dark Chocolate Curls.
  • Venti (20 fl oz): 2 Shots Signature Espresso, 5 Pumps White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, 5 Pumps Peppermint Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream, Dark Chocolate Curls.

Nutrition & Calories Insights Table

NutrientAmount per Short (8 oz)% Daily Value
Calories26013%
Total Fat10g13%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrates37g13%
Sugars36g72%
Protein7g14%
Caffeine75mg—
NutrientAmount per Tall (12 oz)% Daily Value
Calories38019%
Total Fat14g18%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrates53g19%
Sugars52g104%
Protein11g22%
Caffeine75mg—
NutrientAmount per Grande (16 oz)% Daily Value
Calories48024%
Total Fat18g23%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrates68g25%
Sugars66g132%
Protein14g28%
Caffeine150mg—
NutrientAmount per Venti (20 oz)% Daily Value
Calories60030%
Total Fat22g28%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrates86g31%
Sugars84g168%
Protein18g36%
Caffeine150mg—

What Are The Customization options Available In Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

  • 2% Milk
  • Almond
  • Coconut
  • Breve (Half & Half)
  • Heavy Cream
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Oatmilk
  • Protein-boosted Milk
  • Soy
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Whole Milk
  • Whipped Cream
  • Extra Whipped Cream
  • Light Whipped Cream
  • No Whipped Cream
  • Cinnamon Powder
  • Nutmeg Powder
  • Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Extra Salted Brown Butter Topping
  • Light Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • No Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Caramel Brulée Topping
  • Caramel Crunch Topping
  • Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
  • Cookie Crumble Topping
  • Chocolate Curls Topping
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping
  • Red & Green Sprinkle Topping
  • Caramel Drizzle
  • Mocha Drizzle
  • Nondairy Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Protein Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Protein Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Protein Cold Foam
  • Matcha Protein Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Protein Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Protein Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Protein Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Extra Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Light Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • No Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Cream Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Cream Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Cream Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • None
  • No water – Prepared with 2% Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Almondmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Coconutmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Cream (Half & Half)
  • No water – Prepared with Heavy Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Nonfat Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Oatmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Soymilk
  • No water – Prepared with Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Whole Milk
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Caramel Brulée Sauce
  • Dark Caramel Sauce
  • Mocha Sauce
  • White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
  • Brown Sugar Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • Gingerbread Syrup
  • Hazelnut Syrup
  • Peppermint Syrup
  • Sugar Cookie Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Bean Powder scoops
  • Add Shots
  • None
  • Blonde Espresso
  • Signature Espresso
  • 1/2 Decaf
  • Decaf Espresso Roast
  • 1/3 Decaf
  • 2/3 Decaf
  • None
  • Ristretto
  • Long Shot
  • None
  • Upside Down
  • None
  • Line the Cup with Caramel Sauce
  • Line the Cup with Mocha Sauce
  • Ice
  • Extra Ice
  • Light Ice
  • No Ice
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Matcha Powder scoops
  • Classic Syrup
  • Honey Blend Syrup
  • Honey
  • Sugar In The Raw®
  • Splenda®
  • Stevia in the Raw®
  • Sugar
  • Personal Cup
  • None
  • Short Cup
  • Tall Cup
  • Grande Cup
  • Venti Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can usually order it any time of year! While it’s heavily promoted as a holiday special, Starbucks keeps both White Chocolate Mocha sauce and Peppermint syrup in stock year-round at most locations—so summer cravings are no problem. Just ask your barista to make one, even if it’s not on the seasonal menu.

Yes, but only slightly. The mocha sauce contains a small amount of caffeine from the cocoa, so a Mocha typically has about 5–10 mg more caffeine than a standard Latte of the same size.

Yes—sort of! The “White Chocolate” part is a rich, sweetened sauce made with condensed milk and cocoa butter (no actual chocolate solids like in dark chocolate). The dark chocolate curls sprinkled on top, however, are real chocolate shavings.

Absolutely! The Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha is a fan-favorite variation. It uses the same sauces and syrups, poured over ice with cold milk (no steaming), and it’s still topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls. The nutrition is very similar to the hot version.

This is one of Starbucks’ sweeter drinks, thanks to the white chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup. To cut back on sugar:

Ask for it “half-sweet” (half the usual pumps of both the white chocolate mocha sauce and peppermint syrup)

Skip the whipped cream entirely

Or go for fewer pumps of one or both syrups

There’s no official “Skinny Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha” sauce, but you can lighten it up by customizing:

Request nonfat milk (or a plant-based milk like almond or oat)

Ask for no whipped cream These swaps significantly reduce calories and fat while keeping the festive flavor.

The Peppermint syrup itself is generally free of common allergens. However, the White Chocolate Mocha sauce contains dairy (from condensed skim milk), so the standard drink isn’t vegan or dairy-free. Always double-check with your barista if you have specific allergies, and you can swap to a non-dairy milk to make it vegan-friendly (just skip the whipped cream).

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