This is the Peppermint Mocha Iced Shaken Espresso ($9.20, +$0.90 for lactose-free milk, +dark roast) from Starbucks, part of the 2025 holiday range. It combines espresso (typically Blonde, here replaced with dark roast), peppermint-flavoured syrup, mocha powder, milk, mocha drizzle, and candy cane sprinkles.

The beverage presented a deep brown base that lightened gradually toward the top. When consumed chilled, it carried the familiar richness of a frappuccino but with noticeably lower weight and sweetness. The flavour landed squarely between an iced mocha and an after-dinner mint, with the dark roast adding a deeper chocolate–coffee profile. Sweetness and bitterness were well balanced, with a smooth mouthfeel and a clean finish that let both chocolate and coffee register clearly.

Overall, a satisfying seasonal drink with a restrained sweetness and a well-defined peppermint–mocha profile.

This Peppermint Mocha Iced Shaken Espresso was purchased from Starbucks in Sydney, Australia in 2025.