18 Best Chocolate Drinks At Starbucks In 2022

1. Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha 

If, like me, you love the slightly bittersweet flavor of dark chocolate, then this mocha is right up your street. It's made by mixing a Starbucks espresso with cocoa and ground chocolate and then topped with cold milk over ice. It's available right off the menu, so no need to customize your order, and served year-round in most Starbucks.  

The Starbucks iced dark chocolate mocha has a double shot of espresso, but the rich flavor of the chocolate helps to keep it smooth. It has 260 calories and 33 grams of carbs (with 28 grams of that being sugar), so it's not the healthiest drink around, but it's a twist on a classic iced mocha. 

2. Iced Hot Chocolate Frappuccino 

There's nothing better than hot chocolate on a cold day, but you need something cooler in the summer months. Starbucks iced hot chocolate is a great way to get your chocolate hit and stay refreshed throughout the day; plus, it's caffeine-free, so it’s suitable for kids.   

You can order an iced hot chocolate straight from the menu, but we’d recommend asking for some cream to be whipped into it for even more flavor. There are 370 calories in an iced hot chocolate and 43grams of carbs (38 grams of these being sugar), so it's not a diet drink, but it's a popular treat for people of all ages.  

3. Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso 

An iced chocolate almond milk shaken espresso has a blonde espresso base, malt chocolate, almond milk, and ice. It’s all shaken together to give you a chocolatey, malty treat perfect for any weather. It’s proven to be a popular choice in the summer months and great for those who like a strong caffeine kick.  

This Starbucks chocolate drink has 260mg of caffeine, 110 calories, and 20 grams of carbs (16 grams of sugar included within that), so it's noticeably less caloric than some other chocolate options with an even bigger caffeine boost.  

4. Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino 

You won't find a drink that sounds, looks, and tastes more like a dessert than the Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. It's available straight off the menu and made by blending coffee, mocha sauce, frappuccino chips, milk, and ice. This is layered on whipped cream and topped with two layers of chocolate cookie crumble and vanilla cream, finished with extra mocha sauce.  

This drink tastes as good as it sounds, but it's not a diet option. It's 480 calories from one serving with 62 grams of carbs and 55 grams of sugar. There's less caffeine than some other options (only 95mg), but it's definitely one of the most indulgent chocolate drinks.  

5. Mocha Frappuccino 

The Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino is the original cold chocolate beverage popular throughout the world. Roasted coffee, milk, ice, and mocha sauce are all mixed to give a rich, smooth chocolate drink that's perfect in hot weather.  

The Starbucks mocha Frappuccino has 370 calories, 54 grams of carbs, and 51 grams of sugar. It’s got a small caffeine hit with 100mg, so it’s definitely more of a dessert than a coffee!  

6. Java Chip Frappuccino 

Java chips are chocolate chips that Starbucks uses in their coffees. Mocha sauce and java chips are blended with coffee, milk, and ice to create the drink. This is then topped with whipped cream and mocha sauce.  

It’s another favorite among Starbucks drinkers and has more of a chocolate flavor than many other iced chocolate drinks. It has 440 calories, 65 grams of carbs, and 60 grams of sugar in a serving with 105mg of caffeine, so it's less popular with coffee enthusiasts but very popular with chocolate lovers.  

7. Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino 

The Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino is one of the most intense chocolate drinks out there, and it's a favorite with younger Starbucks drinkers. Chocolate chips, mocha sauce, milk, and ice are all blended together and topped off with sweetened whipped cream and a final mocha drizzle. It's so good but very filling, and it's almost like drinking a meal.  

There's only 15mg of caffeine in this Starbucks drink, so it's more like a milkshake than a coffee. There are 410 calories, 51 grams of carbs, and 47 grams of sugar in a serving, so it's not one to have too regularly, but one you have to try if you like sweet chocolate drinks.  

8. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frappuccino 

Chocolate and strawberry go so well together, and this iced coffee marries the flavors beautifully. This isn't on the set menu in every Starbucks, so to order it, you'll need to ask for a strawberries and crème Frappuccino with added java chips, and then two pumps of mocha syrup.  

It has over 400 calories, 60 grams of carbs, and 56 grams of sugar so it’s another very sweet option. It’s not as well known as the others but a great secret drink to try next time you’re in Starbucks. 

9. Iced Caffè Mocha 

This cold version of a classic Starbucks mocha is popular with coffee drinkers with a sweet tooth. It's made with two shots of the signature Starbucks espresso, mocha sauce, milk, and ice blended together and then topped with whipped cream.  

It's a bit sickly sweet for some people and definitely tastes a lot sweeter than a regular mocha. It's got 350 calories, 38 grams of carbs, 30 grams of sugar, and 175mg of caffeine, so it will give you that coffee boost.  

10. Kit Kat Frappuccino 

The Kit Kat Frappuccino isn’t on the menu, so you'll need to customize your order. Ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with mocha sauce in the cup and java chips blended in. Top it with whipped cream, mocha sauce, and cookie pieces to give you the satisfying crunch, similar to eating a Kit Kat.  

If you enjoy biscuity textures, then this drink is for you. It has 450 calories, 60 grams of carbs, 54 grams of sugar, and basically no caffeine, so it's another chocolate drink that's more like a dessert than a coffee.  

11. Chocolate Mousse Macchiato 

This version of a chocolate macchiato is more decadent and smoother, but you will have to order it special because it’s not on the standard menu. Ask for an iced venti caramel macchiato made with half and half, but with white chocolate mocha sauce instead of vanilla. Add caramel syrup and mocha cookie crumble topping to complete the drink.  

This variation is really popular with those in the know, and it's another indulgent chocolate drink. It has 420 calories, 56 grams of carbs, and 48 grams of sugar, with roughly 100mg caffeine.  

12. Hot Chocolate 

Sometimes you can't beat a hot chocolate, and it's one of the most commonly ordered drinks in Starbucks. Steamed milk is mixed with mocha sauce and topped with whipped cream, finished with a chocolate drizzle. It's got 370 calories, so it's more like a dessert than a drink, and 37 grams of sugar, so they probably aren't a drink for every day, but a Starbucks hot chocolate is a timeless classic.  

13. Chocolate Espresso  

Everyone knows an espresso, but Starbucks offers a chocolate espresso which is the basis of most of their chocolate drinks. To create it, they combine an espresso shot (or double) with chocolate malt powder and mix. They also have some chocolate espresso beans you can buy to make a more chocolatey espresso at home.  

The flavor of the chocolate helps to make the espresso smoother and gives a deeper flavor. A Starbucks chocolate espresso has about 75mg of caffeine (150mg for a double) and is about 25 calories with just a few grams of sugar. It's not the most commonly ordered drink, but it is good for those who want a quick energy boost.  

14. Peppermint Hot Chocolate 

This seasonal take on a Starbucks hot chocolate is generally only available around Christmas and Thanksgiving, but it's extremely popular. It's exactly the same as a regular hot chocolate but has 2-3 pumps of peppermint syrup and dark chocolate curls on the whipped cream. If you love the combination of mint and chocolate, then you'll really enjoy this drink.  

It has 560 calories, 62 grams of carbs, 56 grams of sugar, and 25mg of caffeine, so it won't give you much of an energy boost, but it will satisfy your chocolate cravings.  

15. Three C’s Latte 

It has about 320 calories, 48 grams of carbs, and 42 grams of sugar, so it's not the worst chocolate drink, and it also has about 75mg of caffeine to perk you up.  

16. White Hot Chocolate 

White chocolate is sweeter than milk or dark chocolate and is often a favorite with kids. The Starbucks white hot chocolate is made with milk, white chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, and then topped with whipped cream. It can be a little sickly for some people, but provides an even sweeter alternative to their traditional hot chocolate.  

This drink contains 460 calories, 55 grams of carbs (all of which is sugar), and no caffeine, so it's perfect for younger drinkers.  

17. White Chocolate Mocha 

The Starbucks white chocolate mocha looks amazing and tastes even better. Espresso is mixed with steamed milk and white chocolate sauce, and then it’s topped with whipped cream. It’s the perfect drink for those who need caffeine but enjoy very sweet drinks.  

The Starbucks white chocolate mocha has 430 calories, 54 grams of carbs, 53 grams of sugar, and 150mg of caffeine to wake you up in the morning.  

18. Iced White Chocolate Mocha 

The iced white chocolate mocha is the cold version of the same drink as above. The ingredients are blended with ice to give you a refreshing summer drink. It has the same number of calories, sugar, and caffeine, but this cold version tends to be more popular with young people.