Starbucks unveils 2025 summer menu: See the new food, drink items
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Summer is right around the corner and Starbucks is celebrating with a summer menu that features new beverages and returning favorites.
The menu, available beginning Tuesday, May 20, will introduce a new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and returns fan-favorite Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers and a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop.
The Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso features Starbucks Blonde Espresso paired with oatmilk and an horchata flavored syrup, which is a fusion of cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata, according to Starbucks.
"While horchata recipes vary from region to region, it's often made with non-dairy milk, sweetened and flavored with spices, extracts and other ingredients – a reflection of the unique tastes and traditions of the cultures that created it," Starbucks said in a news release.
The Summer-Berry Refreshers return after initially being introduced in 2024. The drinks feature a "sweet and summery blend" of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls.
The refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink.
The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer.
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New food, merchandise also available this summer
In addition to the beverages, a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop is also joining the summer menu.
The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.
Starbucks is also partnering with Farm Rio to bring customers an "exciting collection of drinkware reminiscent of the vibrant colors and prints of the popular Brazilian fashion label."
The collaboration is available for a limited time while supplies last and includes cold cups, key chains, and more.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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