Chocolate Drinks at Starbucks
Many Starbucks chocolate drinks bring together the natural duo of chocolate and coffee.
However, like all-things-Starbucks, their line-up of chocolate drinks isn’t limited to just coffee.
In fact, you can get a chocolate drink as simple as an Iced Caffè Mocha or hot chocolate, or as decadent as a Java Chip Frappuccino.
You can even take your Starbucks chocolate drink to another level by adding in flavors like caramel or peppermint.
Bottom line—Starbucks has a chocolate drink for everyone, with coffee or without.
In this guide, see a list of all the best chocolate drinks at Starbucks.
Plus, discover ways to customize any drink with mocha sauce and chocolate drizzle; chocolate curls and cookie crumble topping.
Chocolate Drink Ordering Tips
Here are a few tips to help you order the best Starbucks chocolate drink.
- Starbucks drinks that combine chocolate and coffee are called mochas.
- Starbucks Mochas are available hot or iced and can be made with regular chocolate mocha sauce or white chocolate sauce. Seasonal holiday drinks include toasted white mocha sauce as an option, as well.
- Regular mocha sauce contains some caffeine, whereas the white chocolate mocha sauce is caffeine-free.
- Chocolate toppings include mocha drizzle, chocolate curls, java chips, and chocolate cookie crumble.
- Chocolate malt powder is one of Starbucks newest chocolate ingredients used for shaken espresso drinks.
- Chocolate drinks at Starbucks without coffee include hot chocolates and crème frappuccinos.
- There are lots of chocolate drinks on the regular menu but watch out for fun seasonal chocolate drinks too, as well as TikTok-inspired drinks.
21 Best Chocolate Drinks at Starbucks
Chocolate drinks at Starbucks include mochas, hot cocoa, frappuccinos and even iced espresso.
In fact, there are at least 16 chocolate drinks on the Starbucks menu. Plus, you can custom order any drink you want with chocolate sauce, drizzle and toppings.
Here’s a list of the 21 best chocolate Starbucks drinks on the regular and seasonal menus, and top-ranked secret menu options, beginning with the popular Caffe Mocha.
1. Caffè Mocha (Chocolate & Starbucks Signature Espresso)
Regular Menu Drink
Starbucks Caffè Mocha is the best drink to order if you want a hot coffee with a touch of chocolate and whipped cream on top.
To make this classic coffeehouse drink, freshly brewed espresso is poured over rich chocolate mocha sauce.
Perfectly steamed milk is added to the cup along with a topping of whipped cream.
Seasonal Variation: Peppermint Caffè Mocha.
Ingredients: Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Espresso, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream
RELATED: Starbucks Coffee Guide: Mochas
2. White Chocolate Mocha
Regular Menu Drink
Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha drink is simply a Caffe Mocha made with white chocolate mocha sauce in place of the regular dark chocolate sauce.
Make note, the white chocolate version of this drink has more calories and a little less caffeine than its bittersweet chocolate counterpart.
Seasonal Variation: Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Espresso, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream
RELATED RECIPE: How to Make a White Chocolate Mocha like Starbucks
3. Starbucks Reserve Dark Chocolate Mocha
Regular Menu Drink
This Starbucks chocolate drink is available at Starbucks Reserve locations and limited Starbucks stores that feature Reserve espresso.
The Reserve Dark Chocolate Mocha is a delicious mix of small-lot Reserve espresso, cocoa, ground chocolate and steamed milk.
Ingredients: Cocoa and Ground Chocolate, Starbucks Reserve Espresso, Steamed Whole Milk
4. Iced Caffè Mocha
Regular Menu Drink
This Starbucks iced coffee drink combines mocha sauce, espresso, milk and ice.
Topped with Starbucks whipped cream, each sip is a delightful mix of chocolate, coffee and cream.
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Espresso, 2% Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream
5. Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Regular Menu Drink
This customer-favorite, is a sweet mixture of white chocolate mocha sauce, espresso, milk and ice finished with whipped cream.
And if you’re looking for a Starbucks decaf iced coffee, you can get a decaf Iced White Mocha.
Simply order this drink with decaf espresso for a completely caffeine-free, chocolate drink.
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Espresso, 2% Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream
RELATED RECIPE: How to Make a Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha
6. Iced White Mocha with Sweet Cream Cold Foam & Caramel Drizzle
Secret Menu / Tik Tok Drink
This Starbucks “secret menu” drink that’s risen to TikTok fame, is simply an Iced White Chocolate Mocha topped with a generous helping of vanilla sweet cream cold foam in place of whipped cream.
To take the entire drink up a notch in sweetness, flavor and cost, order the Iced White Mocha with sweet cream cold foam and caramel drizzle.
Your barista will dutifully coat the inside of the cup with buttery caramel sauce and maybe even swirl some on top.
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Espresso, 2% Milk, Ice, Heavy Cream, Non-fat Milk, Vanilla Syrup
RELATED: TikTok Starbucks Iced White Mocha: How to Order this Secret Menu Drink
7. Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
Regular Menu Drink
If you’re looking for a Starbucks drink with chocolate that’s a little less sweet, then give the new Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso a try.
This coffee-forward drink, gets an extra shot of espresso compared to other drinks made in the same Starbucks cup size.
Additionally, this shaken espresso is made with chocolate malt powder instead of the more sweet mocha sauce.
What this means is, this dairy-free Starbucks drink has more caffeine and fewer calories than most other Starbucks espresso drinks.
Ingredients: Chocolate Malt Powder, Espresso, Almond Milk, Ice
RELATED: Starbucks Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso Recipe
8. Starbucks Reserve Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha
Regular Menu Drink
The Reserve Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha is a special iced coffee treat only found at Reserve locations and Starbucks stores that sell Reserve espresso.
This mocha pairs Reserve espresso with chocolate, ice and milk.
Ingredients: Cocoa and Ground Chocolate, Starbucks Reserve Espresso, 2% Milk, Ice
9. Hot Chocolate
Regular Menu Drink
This classic winter drink is perfect for kids or anyone who loves rich chocolate combined with creamy milk.
Topped with Starbucks sweetened whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, it’s easy to see why this drink is a favorite among many.
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle
10. White Hot Chocolate
Regular Menu Drink
This white chocolate twist on the classic hot chocolate drink, is rich, sweet, creamy and one of Starbucks many caffeine-free drinks.
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream
11. Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Seasonal Menu Drink
This seasonal Starbucks hot chocolate brings together two holiday favorites—chocolate mocha sauce and peppermint syrup.
For the final touch, dark chocolate curls adorn a fluffy cloud of whipped cream.
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Peppermint Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle
RELATED RECIPE: Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
12. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Seasonal Menu Drink
This perfectly-peppermint sweet treat is simply a combination of Starbucks creamy white hot chocolate and sweet peppermint syrup.
It’s easy to see why this Starbucks peppermint drink is a holiday classic.
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Peppermint Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Whipped Cream
RELATED: Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino: Drink Overview
13. Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
Every sip of this over-the-top frappuccino is chocolate filled. The drink itself has mocha sauce and chocolate frappuccino chips blended into it.
And if that’s not enough chocolate for you, this popular frappuccino is layered and topped with chocolate drizzle, chocolate cookie crumbs and whipped cream.
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Frappuccino Chips, Coffee Frappuccino Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Topping
14. Mocha Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
If you love Starbucks rich mochas but want a drink that’s even more decadent, then say, “hello” to the Mocha Frappuccino.
This frappuccino is a blend of all the mocha flavors you love with whole milk and ice to create this shake-like beverage. Of course, it’s also topped with Starbucks signature vanilla flavored whipped cream.
Seasonal Variation: Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Coffee Frappuccino Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream
15. Java Chip Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
An original Starbucks chocolate drink, the much-loved Java Chip Frappuccino has three helpings of chocolate.
Not only does this creamy blended beverage bring together mocha sauce and chocolate chips, but it’s topped with an enticing swirl of mocha drizzle.
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Frappuccino Chips, Coffee Frappuccino Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle
16. White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
White chocolate and coffee frappuccino roast are blended with whole milk and ice to create this simple, yet really tasty treat.
Topped with fluffy whipped cream, Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino is a must-try drink for anyone that loves white chocolate.
Seasonal Variation: Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Coffee Frappuccino Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream
17. Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
If you want a Starbucks chocolate drink that’s beyond chocolaty but doesn’t contain coffee, then meet the Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino.
This cream-based frappuccino gets its chocolate flavor four ways—mocha sauce, chocolate chips, mocha drizzle and chocolate cookie crumble topping!
What’s not to love about that?
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Frappuccino Chips, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Topping
18. Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
Wondering what the difference is between the Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino and the Chocolate Cookie Crumble?
Really, the only difference is the Double Chocolaty Chip doesn’t have cookie crumbs.
Basically, the Double Chocolaty Chip is the cream-based version of the Java Chip Frappuccino.
The bottom line is, it’s a whole lot of chocolate and whole lot of sweetness, minus the coffee.
Ingredients: Mocha Sauce, Frappuccino Chips, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle
19. White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino
Regular Menu Drink
Starbucks White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage is one of the simple chocolate pleasures in life. This caffeine-free frappuccino is simply an ice-cold blend of white chocolate, cream and ice.
Seasonal Variation: Peppermint White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino
Ingredients: White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream
RELATED: Caffeine in Starbucks Frappuccinos: A Complete Guide
20. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frappuccino
Secret Menu Drink
Strawberries and chocolate come together to make this customized secret menu frappuccino.
To try out a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frappuccino, simply order a Strawberry Crème Frappuccino with java chips blended in and mocha sauce drizzled on top.
Ingredients: Strawberry Puree Sauce, Frappuccinno Chips, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Mocha Drizzle
21. Horizon® Chocolate Organic Milk
This organic, low-fat chocolate milk box is conveniently located in the refrigerator section of Starbucks. It’s the perfect option for children or anyone who loves chocolate milk.
Calories: 150 Sugars: 23g Caffeine: 0mg