Iced Sugar Cookie Starbucks Overview
The Iced Sugar Cookie is a seasonal holiday drink offered by Starbucks. It features a blend of white chocolate, hazelnut, and sugar cookie flavors. The drink is part of the Starbucks Holiday Menu, which typically launches each year in November. It is available in sizes Tall, Grande, and Venti. The base recipe includes espresso, milk, ice, and a sugar cookie-flavored syrup. Forbes reports that seasonal drinks often drive higher traffic during the holiday months.
The drink contains caffeine from espresso shots. A standard Grande contains two shots of espresso. The sugar cookie flavoring comes from a combination of syrups and powders. The drink is topped with whipped cream and a sugar cookie crumble. Nutritional information varies by size and customizations. The Grande size contains approximately 490 calories and 60 grams of sugar. Starbucks provides full nutrition details on its official website.
Ingredients and Customization Options
Base Ingredients
The core ingredients include espresso, 2% milk, ice, white chocolate mocha sauce, hazelnut syrup, and sugar cookie powder. The sugar cookie powder is a seasonal exclusive ingredient. The drink is blended with the sauce and syrups before ice is added. Baristas can modify the drink by adjusting syrup pumps or milk type.
Milk and Sweetener Options
Customers can substitute whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. The drink can be made with additional pumps of hazelnut or white chocolate sauce. Sugar-free vanilla syrup is available as a substitute. Whipped cream is added by default but can be omitted. The drink is not currently available as a dairy-free option by default without substitutions.
Price and Availability
Current Pricing
The Iced Sugar Cookie is priced similarly to other seasonal holiday drinks. A Tall size starts at approximately $5.25, a Grande at $5.95, and a Venti at $6.45. Prices vary by location and market. Additional charges apply for extra espresso shots or alternative milk types. SEC filings from Starbucks show that seasonal beverages contribute to quarterly revenue spikes.
Seasonal Launch and Availability
The drink is typically available from November through early January. Availability may vary by country and region. Starbucks has expanded its seasonal menu to include non-coffee versions of the drink. The Iced Sugar Cookie is also available in some markets as a Frappuccino blended beverage. Business Wire covered the announcement of the 2024 holiday menu launch.