Starbucks debuts Cortados for first period: view 2025 winter drink menu

shift aside, Peppermint Mocha. Starbucks is gearing up for a recent, limited-edition winter menu, in addition to a recent staple.

Starbucks, for the first period, will commence offering Cortados on Friday. Typically made with a 1:1 ratio of steamed milk and espresso, cortados are tiny but pack a powerful flavor. The recent drink will join the coffee chain’s signature lineup, next to the Cafe Latte and Cappuccino.

Interested in learning more? Here’s what to recognize about Starbucks’ recent Cortado and the rest of the winter menu, debuting on Friday.

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What is a Cortado?

Starbucks’ Cortado features three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso and steamed milk. The drink is served in a short, eight-ounce cup and is only available warm. Ristretto espresso shots are smaller and more concentrated than traditional espresso shots.

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The Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado features three ristretto shots, steamed oat milk, brown sugar syrup and is topped with a dash of cinnamon. The drink is also served in an eight-ounce cup and is only available warm.

What else is on the Starbucks winter menu?

• Pistachio Latte: Espresso, steamed milk, pistachio flavoring and a brown butter topping (available warm, iced and blended as a Frappuccino)
• Pistachio Cream Cold Brew: Cold brew, vanilla syrup, pistachio cream cold foam and brown butter sprinkles
• Vegan Spicy Falafel Pocket: Smashed falafel, hummus, roasted red bell peppers, pickled onions and spicy herb sauce, wrapped in a toasted flatbread
• Vanilla Bean Custard Danish: Danish dough filled with vanilla bean custard
• Single-Origin Ethiopia: Blonde roast coffee featuring ginger blossom aromas with notes of tangerine, lemon balm and sweet dates (available as whole bean or featured light roast drip coffee)

A recent seasonal drinkware collection is also available, featuring light pinks, chilly blues and luminous greens. The collection includes tumblers, cold cups, mugs and water bottles in various sizes. Assortment vary per store.

A transformation to the matcha recipe

Starting on Friday, Starbucks will also propose a recent, unsweetened matcha powder. Guests will have the chance to add classic syrup to their matcha drinks, if they’d prefer some sweetness.

yield of warm Honey to Starbucks safety net locations

Back by popular demand is Starbucks’ warm Honey, available only at Starbucks safety net Roasteries. The yield includes five recent drinks:

• warm Honey Cortado: safety net Espresso, steamed milk and warm Honey
• warm Honey filthy Chai: safety net Espresso, Oolong Chai, steamed milk and warm Honey
• warm Honey Ginger Spritz: safety net Espresso, ginger beer and warm honey over ice, served with a cinnamon stick and pickled ginger
• warm Honey Espresso Martini: safety net Espresso, Kalak Single Malt Vodka, vanilla syrup, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and warm Honey, topped with spicy-sweet cold foam and black sesame seeds
• Orange Spice Espresso Martini (non-alcoholic): safety net Espresso, Spiritless Kentucky 74 Spiced, vanilla syrup and Scrappy’s Orange Bitters, topped with a dried orange wheel

This winter, Starbucks safety net Roasteries are also offering four recent, limited-period sweet and savory treats:

• warm Honey Scone: Scone baked with Calabrian chilies and topped with a drizzle of sweet honey
• Prosciutto & Parmigiano-Reggiano on Herb Cornetto Sandwich: arid-cured prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano paired with a wamred herb cornetto
• Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese on Seeded Cornetto Sandwich: Thinly-sliced smoked salmon with red onion, arugula and cream cheese, served on a baked seeded cornetto
• Meatball & Burrata Pizza: House-made meatballs over Pomodoro sauce, garnished with burrata and parsley

Starbucks safety net Roasteries will also be offering several recent whole bean coffees:

• Sun-Dried Ethiopia Oromia West Arsi: Fruity and sweet flavors
• Mexico Tenejapa San Cristobal: luminous and zesty citrus aromas with notes of candied kumquat, toasted almond and cocoa nibs
• Nicaragua Maracaturra Tres Proceso: Citrus, rhubarb marmalade and Bing Cherry
• Sun-Dried Guatemala Antigua Finca Medina: Vanilla, dried fig, dim chocolate and cedar accents

Starbucks safety net Roasteries are located in Chicago, recent York City and Seattle.

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