Starbucks Snowcap Marshmallow Drinks: The 3-Drink Lineup Coming December 1, 2026

Last checked: November 9, 2026, at 9:06 p.m. UTC (UTC+00:00).

Starbucks has announced three Snowcap Marshmallow drinks for its U.S. coffeehouses, with a planned launch on December 1, 2026: the Snowcap Marshmallow Mocha, Snowcap Marshmallow Matcha and Snowcap Marshmallow Hot Chocolate. Each will be available hot or iced and finished with melted marshmallow-flavored cold foam and a crispy cookie topping.

The collection gives customers three different bases for the same seasonal topping: espresso and mocha, matcha and milk, or hot chocolate. Starbucks also announced a separate Merry Berry Frappuccino for December 17; it is not one of the three Snowcap drinks. The company described the lineup in its November 9 beverage announcement.

Destaques

• The three Snowcap Marshmallow drinks are scheduled to arrive in U.S. coffeehouses on December 1.
• The lineup includes a mocha, a matcha drink and a hot chocolate, each offered hot or iced.
• All three share melted marshmallow-flavored cold foam and a crispy cookie topping.
• Starbucks has not specified prices, nutrition information or an end date in its announcement.

What drinks are in the Starbucks Snowcap Marshmallow lineup?

The clearest way to choose is by the base beneath the topping. Starbucks says the collection pairs marshmallow and cookie flavors with mocha, matcha or hot chocolate. Here is what the company has confirmed about each recipe.

Snowcap Marshmallow Mocha

The mocha combines Starbucks signature espresso, mocha sauce and milk. It can be served hot or over ice, with melted marshmallow-flavored cold foam and a crispy cookie topping. It is the option in the collection for someone looking for an espresso drink with chocolate alongside the marshmallow-flavored finish.

Snowcap Marshmallow Matcha

The matcha version combines matcha and milk, then adds the same marshmallow-flavored cold foam and crispy cookie topping. Starbucks says it will be available hot or iced. Choose this one for a tea-based drink; matcha contains caffeine, even though this beverage is not described as containing espresso.

Snowcap Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

The hot chocolate is made with mocha sauce and finished with the same cold foam and cookie topping. Despite the name, Starbucks says all three Snowcap beverages will be available hot or iced. This is the choice for customers who want a chocolate base without the espresso specified in the Snowcap Mocha. Chocolate can still contain caffeine, so customers who need to avoid it should check the final product information.

When can you order the Snowcap Marshmallow drinks?

Starbucks says the collection launches December 1, 2026, in U.S. coffeehouses. That is a scheduled launch date, not a guarantee that every store will have every ingredient at every moment. The announcement does not give a specific launch time or an end date for the Snowcap collection.

Before making a special trip, check the Starbucks app or contact the coffeehouse you plan to visit once the drinks launch. A local menu can help confirm whether a particular hot or iced version is offered there and show the price for the selected size. The Starbucks menu is another place to look for current listings.

What is in the marshmallow topping, and can the drinks be customized?

The common feature is a melted marshmallow-flavored cold foam, finished with a crispy cookie topping. Starbucks says the foam will join its holiday cold foam lineup. Its announcement does not provide a full ingredient list for either the foam or the cookie topping, so the name alone does not establish whether either contains marshmallow, gelatin or a particular allergen.

The company also has not detailed customization options for these recipes in the announcement. Customers considering a milk substitution, a change to the topping or another adjustment should check the ordering options when the drinks appear or ask a barista. Changing the milk in a drink should not be assumed to change the ingredients in its cold foam or topping. Anyone managing an allergy or dietary restriction should review the available ingredient information and discuss their needs with the store before ordering.

How much will the drinks cost, and how many calories do they have?

Starbucks did not list prices, calorie counts, sugar amounts or caffeine totals for the Snowcap drinks in the announcement reviewed on November 9. Prices and nutrition can depend on the drink, size and any modifications, so a number attached to another Starbucks beverage would not reliably answer the question for this lineup.

Once the collection is listed, compare the specific hot or iced drink and size in the Starbucks app or menu. If nutrition or allergen details are not shown, ask the store for the latest available information. Until those details are published, shoppers should treat exact prices and nutritional values as unconfirmed.

Is the Merry Berry Frappuccino part of the Snowcap lineup?

No. Starbucks announced the Merry Berry Frappuccino alongside the Snowcap collection, but it is a separate, limited-time beverage scheduled to launch on December 17. Starbucks describes it as a blend with white chocolate mocha sauce, strawberry puree and raspberry syrup, topped with whipped cream and a vanilla-flavored red bow cookie.

The two December dates matter if you are planning an order: the three Snowcap drinks are scheduled first, while the Merry Berry Frappuccino follows more than two weeks later. Starbucks has not said in its announcement how long the Snowcap drinks will remain available, so customers should check current store listings after launch rather than assume that the two offers will overlap.

FAQ

Are all three Snowcap Marshmallow drinks available iced?

Starbucks says yes. It plans to offer the mocha, matcha and hot chocolate both hot and iced.

Which Snowcap drink contains espresso?

The Snowcap Marshmallow Mocha contains signature espresso. Starbucks describes the matcha and hot chocolate versions without espresso, though that does not mean they are caffeine-free.

Is there a Snowcap Marshmallow Frappuccino?

Starbucks has announced three Snowcap drinks, none described as a Frappuccino. Its separately announced Merry Berry Frappuccino is scheduled for December 17.