Eggnog Frappuccino: Starbucks Inspired Holiday Recipe (2024)

The eggnog frappuccino is a seasonal beverage that eggnog fans patiently wait for every year at Starbucks. This year, I made it at home. Here’s the recipe.

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Eggnog seems to be a drink you either really love or hate.

I happen to lean towards the I love eggnog category so I decided to use it this holiday season in my coffee drinks.

I kicked off my eggnog and coffee drink pairing with a Starbucks inspired eggnog latte. Turns out, I had lots of eggnog leftover to work with.

The eggnog latte is not a coffee drink I can have every single morning, so I decided to try different ways to put eggnog and coffee together. So here it is, the Eggnog Frappuccino.

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Does Starbucks have eggnog frappuccino?

Yes, and this eggnog frappuccino recipe is inspired by the one from Starbucks.

The Starbucks eggnog frappuccino has the following ingredients, as listed on their website: Ice, Milk, Coffee Frappuccino Syrup, Eggnog, Whipped Cream, Vanilla Syrup and Nutmeg.

They’ve blended eggnog with coffee and ice and finished it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

We’ll do something similar here by using ice cubes, espresso, eggnog, whipped cream and a choice of nutmeg or festive Christmas sprinkles on top.

Starbucks also has a caffeine free version of this frappuccino, the Eggnog Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage. You can do the same too by following this recipe, but omitting the espresso.

Whichever option you choose, it’s a delicious holiday treat.

Eggnog Frappuccino Ingredients

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Tips for Making an Eggnog Frappuccino

Ice Cubes

I used regular ice cubes.

If you prefer having a strong coffee flavor in your frappuccinos, I recommend using coffee ice cubes. This is an easy way to avoid watered down coffee or in this case, for even more coffee.

To make coffee ice cubes, use regular ice cube trays and fill it with coffee instead of water. Use leftover coffee from a pot you’ve made that morning. And if you’re feeling up to it, add flavor to your coffee ice cubes by adding in a little coffee syrup with the flavor of your choice.

Espresso

I used a stove top moka pot to brew espresso. Be sure to set this aside to cool before adding to the blender.

The moka pot is my preferred method to make coffee for my coffee drink recipes. It makes a really concentrated coffee almost like espresso made from an espresso machine.

In fact, this is one of the methods I recommend using when a recipe calls for espresso and you don’t have an espresso machine at home. Check out our guide for making espresso without an espresso machine.

As mentioned, if you order the eggnog frappuccino at Starbucks, you can get it with or without coffee. So feel free to omit espresso if you’re looking for a caffeine free option.

Eggnog

I used golden eggnog from Hood.

This classic eggnog has a slight yellow hue. This secret recipe from eggnog is extra creamy and tastes delicious in the frappuccino.

We don’t need to add any extra sugar to this drink because the eggnog provides enough sweetness. You can also switch it up if you end up making eggnog frappuccinos all holiday season long. Hood has vanilla flavored eggnog that you can also use.

And if you’re looking for a dairy free version, nowadays you may be able to find dairy free egg nog (or more like just ‘nog’) at your local grocery store.

Toppings

I used storebought whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles.

The Starbucks eggnog frappuccino has the layer of whipped cream that frappuccinos are known for. And top of the whipped cream is a sprinkle of nutmeg.

You can also add a sprinkle of nutmeg on your homemade eggnog frappuccino. I chose to use Christmas sprinkles instead for a festive touch.

If you choose to make your own whipped cream at home, it’s simple. Just use heavy cream and use a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. Add in a touch of vanilla syrup to make it sweet like Starbucks whipped cream.

How to Make Eggnog Frappuccino

  1. Brew espresso. I used a stovetop moka pot. Set aside to cool.
  2. Blend ice cubes, espresso and eggnog in a blender.
  3. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles. (Optional)

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Step 1

If adding coffee, pick a brewing method.

I used my stovetop moka pot. Set aside to cool completely before pouring into the blender. You don’t want the ice to melt immediately.

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Step 2

Blend ice cubes, espresso and eggnog in a blender.

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Step 3

Pour into a glass. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle nutmeg or Christmas sprinkles.

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Eggnog Frappuccino Recipe

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Eggnog Frappuccino

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The eggnog frappuccino is a seasonal beverage that eggnog fans patiently wait for every year at Starbucks. This year, I made it at home. Here’s the recipe.

Prep Time15 minutes

Active Time5 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Materials

  • 1 cup ice cubes (or coffee ice cubes)
  • ¼ cup espresso
  • ½ cup eggnog
  • Toppings: whipped cream,nutmeg,Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

1. Brew espresso. I used a stovetopmoka pot. Set aside to cool.

2. Blend ice cubes, espresso and eggnog in ablender.

3. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream andChristmas sprinkles. (Optional)

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FAQs

What is Starbucks eggnog made of? ›

Ingredients. EGGNOG [VARIES BY REGION - INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL STORE], MILK, BREWED ESPRESSO, NUTMEG.

Does Starbucks have eggnog frappe? ›

Eggnog Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage: Starbucks Coffee Company.

Does Starbucks have holiday Frappuccinos? ›

Starbucks festive all-star brightens the holidays; the Peppermint Mocha features Starbucks signature Espresso Roast combined with steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup, which is then topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. Available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.

When did Starbucks discontinue eggnog? ›

In an announcement via Twitter dated November 3, 2021, the company wrote, "Eggnog latte is not returning this year." The seasonal latte, which contained espresso, steamed eggnog, and ground nutmeg, pretty much tasted like Christmas in coffee form.

What is Christmas eggnog made of? ›

Eggnog is traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with brandy, rum or other liquor, and topped with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon sticks.

Why isn t Starbucks serving eggnog? ›

In a call with The U.S. Sun, a Starbucks representative said that the company is focused on the Summer menu and could not provide an update on the upcoming holiday menu. Several baristas told The U.S. Sun that the Eggnog Latte is unlikely to return in 2023.

What Starbucks drink tastes like eggnog? ›

Eggnog Frappuccino® Blended Beverage.

What does Starbucks Eggnog Latte taste like? ›

More than 30 years after it was first created, Eggnog Latte still tastes just like the holidays, with signature espresso combined with creamy, steamed eggnog and a dusting of ground nutmeg.

How to order Eggnog Latte at Starbucks? ›

Eggnog Latte
  1. Grande chai tea latte (hot or iced)
  2. Only 1 pump chai.
  3. 1 pump caramel syrup.
  4. 1 pump cinnamon dolce syrup.
  5. Add milk of your choice.
  6. Add whipped cream or vanilla sweet cream cold foam (if ordering iced)
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What is the Santa Claus Frappuccino at Starbucks? ›

To make the Santa Claus Frappuccino, start by ordering a vanilla bean creme Frappuccino. Next, ask for your barista to layer in some strawberry puree into the cup with the vanilla bean creme, alternating the layers. Finally, ask for your Frappuccino to be topped with lots of whipped cream and red Christmas sprinkles!

What is the Mexican holiday drink at Starbucks? ›

Mexico: Ponche Navideño, or Christmas punch, is a traditional Mexican holiday beverage served at family gatherings during the holiday season. Starbucks Ponche Navideño is made with warm hibiscus tea flavored with apple, guava, cinnamon and brown sugar. Available hot or iced.

What is the difference between a frappe and a Frappuccino? ›

A frappuccino is different from a frappé in that it either uses strong brewed coffee rather than instant or it doesn't include any at all, as is the case with the Starbucks' Creme Frappuccino line. While the two blended frozen coffee drinks — the frappé and frappuccino — sound similar, they can be quite different.

Does Starbucks sell eggnog? ›

A classic Holiday flavour, featuring our signature espresso and eggnog served over ice, delicately topped with a seasonal sprinkling of nutmeg. Order now on Starbucks® Delivers to get it delivered straight to your door or on the Starbucks® UK app to order ahead.

Why do they stop selling eggnog? ›

Most plants keep producing eggnog through New Year's, and start dumping their unsold product in January. Although associated with the holidays, eggnog doesn't need to be seasonal. Dairy plants could produce small batches of eggnog off-season for hard-core nogheads, but they don't because it's not cost-effective.

Do they make egg nog all year? ›

Eggnog can be all year or all season: your choice!

Despite being a food associated with Christmas and New Years, eggnog is something that you can enjoy all year long. Shop online in the app or at your local Safeway for the eggnog you want, any time you want.

What is the main alcohol in eggnog? ›

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

Is Starbucks eggnog vegan? ›

Toffee Almondmilk Hot Cocoa

Aside from the Christmas Blend coffee, any of the above can be ordered hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino. Steer clear of the Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and Eggnog Latte, which are made using syrups and other ingredients that contain dairy ingredients.

Why is eggnog healthy? ›

Health Benefits of Eggnog

“While eggnog is not necessarily a 'health food', there are nutritional benefits coming from milk and cream, which contain protein and essential vitamins including calcium, and vitamins A, D, E and K,” Ariel Rasabi Cohn, MS, RD, LDN, founder of Whole Health Nutrition, LLC, told Health.

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