"There are many old school fan favorites on the menu. The most highly anticipated one of all, however, is the Eggnog Latte. This steamy mix of eggnog and milk with espresso, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of nutmeg really captures the holidays - yet it hasn't been on the holiday menu since 2020. But, while it might feel new, people seem to have forgotten how old the drink recipe actually is."
"Olsen joined Starbucks in 1987 after serving espresso in Seattle for over a decade. He became Starbucks' resident coffee expert, and developed several coffee innovations - the Eggnog Latte being chief among them. The recipe came to Starbucks along with him. After it vanished in 2020 - and up until its reappearance on the 2025 holiday menu - fans could only order it at Starbucks Reserve locations."
"There was never an official reason why Starbucks discontinued its eggnog latte and kept it away for so long. The drink's return after five years coincides with Starbucks bringing back a holiday menu of familiar favorites. There are notably no new drinks on the 2025 holiday menu, so Starbucks is banking on nostalgia and familiarity to carry it into 2026. This could be a winning plan if enough fans missed these classic drinks."
Starbucks returned the Eggnog Latte to the 2025 holiday menu after a five-year absence. The Eggnog Latte blends eggnog and milk with espresso, whipped cream, and nutmeg. The drink was first crafted by Dave Olsen at the Il Giornale espresso bar in 1986 and joined Starbucks after a 1987 merger. Dave Olsen joined Starbucks in 1987 after serving espresso in Seattle for over a decade and developed several coffee innovations. The Eggnog Latte vanished from general holiday menus in 2020 and was only available at Starbucks Reserve locations until 2025. The 2025 holiday lineup features nostalgic favorites such as the Peppermint Mocha, introduced in 2002, and contains no new drinks.
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