We tried Starbucks’ new Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa and here’s our tip to make it taste even better

We tried Starbucks’ new Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa and here’s our tip to make it taste even better

Love it or hate it, Pumpkin Spice Latte season is at a close. Although I, for one, will certainly miss the quintessential autumnal beverage, we’re moving into an equally exciting time of the year — holiday drinks at Starbucks. What’s better than something that actually tastes like a hug? Literally nothing, that’s what. So when asked to take Starbucks’ new Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa for a spin, I was super keen. When I go to Starbucks I usually reach for something caffeinated, which leaves my ‘hot chocolate’ portion of the food pyramid sadly lacking. I was REAL excited to have an excuse to taste test this red cup special.

The Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa consists of: “hot cocoa with steamed milk, white chocolate mocha sauce, and Cinnamon Dolce syrup. It’s then topped with whipped cream and a little bit of cinnamon sugar.”

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So, first thing’s first: (I’m the realest, AND) it does actually taste like a snickerdoodle cookie.

The Cinnamon Dolce syrup is maybe the most significant flavor, so if you’re into that, you’re going to be into this, too. It mostly tasted like a white mocha PLUS (i.e. plus hoilday cheer.) The cinnamon sugar on the whipped cream was also dreamy and delicious and wonderful.

However, if you don’t like sweet things — give this one a pass. “

Wow. This is SWEET. Even if you do like sugary drinks, I’d opt for a tall rather than a grande or, blood sugar levels forbid, a venti. If your complaints about the PSL are that it’s too sweet, then this is not the droid you’re looking for.

But if you’ve got a massive sweet tooth, this is a super legit option to ferry you to saccharine bliss on a cloud of cinnamon sugar and whipped cream.

But here’s how to take this drink up a notch.

Pro-tip: If you don’t love super sweet things but want to try this anyway, I added a shot of espresso about halfway through and it really cut the sweetness and, in my humble, caffeine-addicted opinion, improved it all around.

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