Target and Starbucks Launch Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate

The holidays simply received slightly sweeter (and cooler). Starting November 18, Target and Starbucks are giving friends a brand-new option to benefit from the season with a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, out there completely at Starbucks cafés inside Target shops nationwide. It’s the first-ever holiday-exclusive drink created only for the hundreds of thousands of friends who already get pleasure from Starbucks whereas purchasing at Target, making it simpler than ever to sip, store and have fun. And for an additional sprinkle of pleasure, Target Circle 360 members — a part of our paid membership program — get 24-hour early entry to the drink on November 17¹.

This festive drink is a twist on a vacation traditional, a creme Frappuccino with a mix of mocha sauce, milk and ice, poured over a layer of peppermint-flavored whipped cream and pink and inexperienced sprinkles. The beverage is then completed with one other swirl of peppermint-flavored whipped cream and a shake of pink and inexperienced sprinkles. It’s the right companion so as to add slightly little bit of vacation cheer to your Target run.

A partnership made for the vacations

“For so many people, a Target run starts with grabbing their favorite drink from Starbucks before browsing our aisles, so together we’re building on that magic with an exclusive, only-at-Target drink to add a little extra cheer to holiday shopping,” says Lisa Roath, government vice chairman and chief merchandising officer of meals, necessities and sweetness, Target. “Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate is everything you’d expect when you combine Target and Starbucks. It’s fun, it’s creative and it’s delicious — an absolute can’t-miss as you get ready to celebrate the holidays.

From menu brainstorming to flavor testing, teams from Target’s food and beverage trend team and the Starbucks product development and design teams explored the flavors of the season, including a sneak peek at what guests will find across Target’s owned brands this holiday like Favorite Day’s Peppermint Latte Hot Cocoa Bomb, Peppermint Dark Chocolate Mini Waffle Cones and Hot Cocoa Bar kit, that inspired the drink’s cozy flavor profile. From there, the teams landed on Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, a beverage that celebrates the best of both brands: Starbucks’ beverage innovation and Target’s commitment to creating a seamless, uplifting guest experience from café to cart.

“We wanted to create something festive and fun just for Target guests,” says Alicia Binion, from the Starbucks beverage growth crew. “The Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a delicious beverage that brings together rich chocolate and cool peppermint flavors, as well as red and green sprinkles for a pop of color and crunch. It’s a sweet way to pause during the holiday rush and enjoy a little seasonal cheer.” 

Somewhat deal with, a variety of pleasure

Guests can order the Starbucks Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate whereas purchasing in retailer or by means of the Target app with Drive Up, making it simple so as to add slightly seasonal cheer to any journey. It’s another manner we’re assembly friends wherever they’re, whether or not they’re selecting up an order on the go, gearing up for some vacation purchasing or taking a comfortable second to recharge earlier than heading dwelling. No additional stops, no added stress, only a contact of consolation and comfort in the course of the busiest time of yr. 

Prices begin at $5.95 for a grande and range by market. Available for a restricted time, whereas provides final, this unique deal with is bound to grow to be your new vacation favourite.

^1. Target Circle 360 members will see a one-time-use bonus of their Wallet to entry the drink early. Members should enter their telephone quantity or scan their Wallet at checkout to redeem.