Starbucks Summer Menu 2026 Is Here — And It Looks Absolutely Refreshing

Summer is almost here, and Starbucks is making sure your season starts with something seriously refreshing. The Seattle based coffee giant has just unveiled its upcoming Starbucks Summer Menu, launching on May 21st and honestly, it’s worth the wait. Leading the lineup is the brand new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, a creamy, cinnamon spiced drink inspired by traditional Mexican horchata.

Joining it are the fan favorite Summer Berry Refreshers back with their signature popping pearls and a sweet new treat, the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. Whether you’re a cold coffee lover, a fruity refresher fan, or just someone with a serious sweet tooth, this summer menu has something that’ll hit the spot on even the hottest days.

Price: $6.00 – $6.75 (Grande – 16 fl oz)

Drink Overview:

• Calories: 110
• Base: Water (or Lemonade / Coconutmilk)
• Key Flavors: Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry
• Special Feature: Raspberry Flavored Pearls
• Best Size: Grande

Available Sizes:

• Tall – 12 fl oz
• Grande – 16 fl oz
• Venti – 24 fl oz

Ingredients Breakdown:

• Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Flavor Blend
• Raspberry Flavored Pearls
• Ice
• Water
• (Optional: Lemonade or Coconutmilk)

How to Order:

Ask for: “Summer-Berry Refresher, Grande, with raspberry pearls.”

Want a twist? Try:

• With lemonade → Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher
• With coconutmilk → Summer Skies Drink

Pro Tip: Always ask for the wide straw you’ll need it to enjoy those raspberry pearls at the bottom!

Is This Drink Worth It?

If you love fruity, light, and refreshing summer drinks, this one absolutely delivers. The mixed berry flavor is pleasantly sweet without being overwhelming, and the raspberry pearls at the bottom add a fun juicy burst in every sip that makes it feel special. The Summer Skies version with coconut milk is honestly even better the creaminess balances the sweetness beautifully. A solid seasonal pick that’s worth trying before it disappears again.

Nutrition Facts (Grande – 16 fl oz):

Price $7.15 (Grande – 16 fl oz)

Drink Overview

• Calories: 110
• Base: Lemonade
• Flavors: Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry
• Pearls: Raspberry Flavored Boba Pearls
• Best Size: Grande

Available Sizes

• Tall – 12 fl oz
• Grande – 16 fl oz
• Venti – 24 fl oz
• Trenta – 30 fl oz

Ingredients Breakdown

• Berry Syrup (Blackberry + Raspberry Extract)
• Lemonade
• Blue Spirulina Powder
• Raspberry Flavored Pearls
• Ice

How to Order

Ask for:

“Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher with raspberry pearls, Grande.”

Is This Drink Worth It?

If you love fruity, tangy, and visually stunning drinks this one is made for you. The mix of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry creates a deep berry flavor that hits perfectly with the tartness of lemonade. Those little raspberry pearls at the bottom? They burst with sweetness in every sip, making this drink feel more like a treat than just a beverage. Best enjoyed on a hot day when you need something cold, colorful, and refreshing.

$6.45 (Grande — 16 fl oz)

Drink Overview

• Calories: 150
• Milk: Coconut Milk
• Base: Summer-Berry Refresher
• Toppings: Raspberry Flavored Pearls (Popping Boba)
• Best Size: Grande

Available Sizes

• Tall — 12 fl oz
• Grande — 16 fl oz
• Venti — 24 fl oz

Ingredients Breakdown

• Summer Berry Refresher Base (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry)
• Coconut Milk
• Raspberry Flavored Popping Pearls
• Ice

How to Order

Ask for: “Summer Skies Drink with coconut milk, Summer Berry base, and raspberry popping pearls over ice.”

Pro Tip: Ask for one scoop of pearls instead of two the drink to pearl ratio feels much more balanced that way.

Is This Drink Worth It?

If you love a light, fruity, and creamy summer drink, the Summer Skies Drink is a solid choice. The real magic is in the Summer Berry and coconut milk combo it’s refreshing, mildly sweet, and genuinely feels like summer in a cup. The coconut milk adds a smooth creaminess that lets the berry flavors shine beautifully.

The popping pearls, however, are a bit of a mixed bag. They add a fun texture, but their strong raspberry flavor can overpower the drink’s natural berry base. Plus, two scoops in a Grande feels like too much the pearls start to dominate by the end. If you’re curious, try asking for one scoop and see how you like it.

Overall, it’s a pretty, refreshing drink but if you want a more balanced fruity sip, the classic Pink Drink still holds its own.

$5.65 (Tall – 12 fl oz)

Drink Overview

• Calories: 100
• Milk: Oatmilk
• Espresso: Blonde Espresso
• Shots: 2 (Tall), 3 (Grande), 4 (Venti)
• Toppings: Cinnamon Powder
• Best Size: Grande

Available Sizes

• Tall – 12 fl oz
• Grande – 16 fl oz
• Venti – 24 fl oz

Ingredients Breakdown

• Blonde Espresso
• Horchata Syrup (cinnamon, vanilla, toasted rice notes)
• Oatmilk
• Ice

How to Order

Ask for: “Iced Shaken Espresso with horchata syrup and oatmilk. Add an extra pump of horchata syrup if you like it sweeter.”

Is This Drink Worth It?

Honestly? Yes and it surprised me. The cinnamon hits first, warm and familiar, then the vanilla creeps in, and the oatmilk ties everything together with that nutty, slightly wheaty finish that makes horchata so comforting. The Blonde Espresso doesn’t overpower anything it just keeps the whole thing grounded so it doesn’t feel like dessert in a cup.

If you’ve ever loved horchata but wished it had a little caffeine kick, this is exactly that drink. It’s refreshing, balanced, and holds up well to the last sip. Not too sweet, not too milky just right.

Price: $2.25 – $4.00+ (location dependent)

Pop Overview

Type: Limited-time summer menu | Cake pop
Best For: Sweet craving / Summer treat / Nostalgia hit
Description: Strawberry cream cake + buttercream, dipped in chocolaty icing, strawberry design on top

Available Sizes:

• One size (standard cake pop)

Ingredients Breakdown (as per description):

• Strawberry cream cake
• Buttercream
• Chocolaty icing (dip)
• Strawberry design (decorative)

How to Order / Use:

Ask for the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop at any Starbucks counter during summer 2026 limited time menu. Available in store, drive thru, and mobile order while supplies last.

Is This Cake Pop Worth It?

If you grew up on strawberry flavored sweets and cake pops from birthday parties, this one’s going to hit you right in the feels. The Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop isn’t just cute it’s actually delicious. The strawberry cream cake inside is soft and moist, the buttercream adds that rich sweetness, and the chocolaty coating gives a nice little crunch.

And that strawberry design on top? Almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Price varies depending on where you live expect around $2.25–$2.75 in regular spots, but airport or downtown locations might charge closer to $4. For a limited-time summer treat that brings back childhood vibes, it’s worth grabbing at least once before it disappears. You can also check the Starbucks Bakery Menu Prices for fresh baked items and prices.

Price: $5.89 – $6.69 (US, varies by size & location)

Drink Overview:

• Calories (Grande 16 oz): 140–160
• Fat: 0g
• Sugar: 21–23g
• Caffeine: 50mg
• Base: Strawberry Açaí + Lemonade
• Type: Frozen blended
• Best For: Hot day refresher / Fruity treat

Available Sizes (with approx. calories & price):

Prices may vary by region and delivery apps.

Ingredients Breakdown:

• Strawberry Açaí Base: Water, sugar, white grape juice concentrate, strawberry juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavors, green coffee extract (for caffeine), fruit & vegetable juice concentrate for color (sweet potato, radish, apple, blackcurrant, cherry), stevia extract
• Lemonade (for frozen lemonade version)
• Ice (blended for frozen texture)
• Freeze dried strawberries
• Green coffee extract blend (water, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, coffee extract, citric acid, trisodium citrate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, vitamin blend)

How to Order / Use:

Ask for a “Frozen Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher” with your preferred size. It comes blended with ice and freeze dried strawberries. No customizations needed unless you want it less sweet — but note the base already has sugar and stevia.

Is This Drink Worth It?

If you love strawberry lemonade but want something colder and slushier, this one’s a solid choice. The frozen version feels like a summer treat sweet, tangy, and icy without being heavy (0g fat). The real strawberry pieces floating around add a nice little chew. Caffeine comes from green coffee extract, so it gives a light energy lift without tasting like coffee.

Downside? Sugar is on the higher side about 21–23g for a Grande so it’s more of an occasional indulgence than an everyday sipper. But for a hot afternoon or a post workout refresher (non-protein though), it hits the spot. Price around $6–$7 is typical for Starbucks specialty drinks. Worth trying at least once, especially if you like the bottled strawberry açaí flavor but want it frozen and fizzy with lemonade.

$5.45 (Grande) | $5.95 (typical price, varies)

Drink Overview:

• Calories: 160 (Grande) | 120 (Tall)
• Fat: 0g
• Sugar: 33g (Grande)
• Caffeine: 50mg
• Type: Frozen, non-coffee
• Best For: Hot summer days, tropical craving

Available Sizes:

• Tall (12 fl oz) — ~110 calories (estimate)
• Grande (16 fl oz) — $5.45
• Venti — not recommended (brain freeze)

Ingredients Breakdown:

• Ice
• Lemonade (water, lemon juice, sugar, lemon oil)
• Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers Base (water, sugar, white grape juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, green coffee extract, fruit & vegetable juice for color, rebaudioside A)
• Strawberry Purée Sauce (strawberry purée, white grape juice concentrate, water, natural flavors, xanthan gum, citric acid)
• Freeze Dried Dragonfruit pieces

How to Order / Use:

No separation issue unlike the Pineapple version, this one holds its texture well. You won’t need to stir it.
Use a straw frozen texture still makes lid-sipping hard.
Stick to Grande same brain freeze warning applies.

Is This Drink Worth It?

This is the better of the two. The Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade is smooth, not overly sweet, and the strawberry purée actually complements the mango dragonfruit base instead of disappearing. Like its pineapple cousin, the lemonade flavor takes a backseat but here, that’s less disappointing because the overall balance works.

Our reviewer gave it a 7 out of 10, praising its texture (no separation!) and drinkability. If you’re only trying one frozen refresher this summer, make it this one. Still not a revolutionary Starbucks drink, but a solid, fun choice for Refresher fans. Just dropped! The Starbucks Spring Menu is packed with refreshing new drinks you NEED to try this season.

Price: $4.99 – $6.50+ (depends on size & location)

Drink Overview:

• Calories: 90
• Sugar: 20g
• Fat: 0g
• Caffeine: 50mg
• Type: Iced / Frozen (blended)
• Best For: Tropical pick me up, light caffeine boost

Available Sizes & Pricing (Approx.):

• Tall (12 fl oz) – ~$5.72
• Grande (16 fl oz) – ~$6.48
• Frozen version: add ~$1.00–$1.50 to base price
• Delivery apps may show lower prices (e.g., $4.30 for smaller sizes)

Ingredients Breakdown:

• Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Base (water, sugar, white grape juice concentrate, fruit & veg juice for color, natural flavors, citric acid, stevia extract)
• Ice
• Green coffee extract blend (water, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, coffee extract, citric acid, trisodium citrate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, vitamin blend niacin, B5, B6, B12)
• Freeze dried dragonfruit pieces

How to Order / Use:

Order as is for a classic tropical refresher. Ask for ‘Frozen’ if you want a slushy, blended version (+$1–1.50). Want more caffeine? Upgrade to the Energy Refresher version (125mg caffeine + B vitamins). Want no caffeine? They have a caffeine free option too.

Is This Drink Worth It?

If you’re tired of boring iced teas or sugary sodas, the Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is a legit upgrade. It’s light, fruity, and actually refreshing not syrupy sweet. The real freeze dried dragonfruit pieces floating around make it look as good as it tastes. With only 90 calories and 20g sugar in a grande, it’s not health food, but it’s a reasonable treat.

The 50mg caffeine from green coffee extract gives you a gentle energy lift no jitters. The frozen version turns it into almost a tropical slushie, perfect for hot days. Downside? It’s pricey for what it is (nearly $6–7 for a grande with modifications). But if you’ve got Starbucks stars to burn (200★ for a free one), it’s absolutely worth it.

Price $5.25 (Grande)

Drink Overview:

• Calories: 100
• Sugar: 20g
• Caffeine: 55mg
• Type: Refresher (Green coffee extract)
• Best For: Holiday mood / Light afternoon pick-me-up

Available Sizes:

• Tall (12 fl oz) – price varies by location
• Grande (16 fl oz) – $5.25 (as reviewed)
• Venti (24 fl oz) – price varies

Ingredients Breakdown:

• Cranberry juice blend (water, cranberry concentrate)
• Orange juice & natural orange flavors
• Warm spice blend (cinnamon / clove notes)
• Green coffee extract (unroasted arabica gives caffeine)
• Cranberry inclusions (real dried cranberry pieces)
• Ice & water
• Optional: lemonade, coconut milk, or vanilla sweet cream cold foam

How to Order / Use:

• Standard: Ask for “Grande Cran Merry Orange Refresher” shaken with ice and cranberry inclusions.
• With lemonade: “Cran Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher” more tangy, less sweet.
• With coconut milk: Tastes creamier, almost like a holiday punch.
• With cold foam: “Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam on top” barista recommended.
• Pro tip: Order it with light ice if you want more drink, less dilution.

Is This Drink Worth It?

Honestly? It’s good but not life changing.
The first sip hits you with cranberry (real tart, not fake sweet), then a burst of orange, and finally a soft warm spice at the end. It doesn’t taste like cranberry juice at all which is actually a good thing. The spices cut the sharpness beautifully.

Color wise, it’s deep festive red. Looks gorgeous in hand.
The cranberry pieces float around like little holiday confetti fun to look at, but they don’t change the flavor much.

I’d give it a 6 out of 10.
It won’t replace my usual Strawberry Açaí Refresher, but it’s a nice seasonal change.
My colleague tried the lemonade version and absolutely raved about it said it was way better than the original. So that’s next on my list.

If you like lighter, not too sweet holiday drinks with a subtle spice kick give it a shot.
If you want something bold and mind-blowing, stick with your usual order. You can also explore the Starbucks Secret Menu With Prices & Complete Guide to discover hidden drinks, custom recipes, and unique Starbucks creations.

Starbucks Summer menu is surprisingly well-balanced. The Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is the real winner creamy, spiced, and not too sweet. Summer Berry Refreshers are fun, but go easy on the popping pearls.

Skip the Frozen Pineapple Passionfruit, grab the Frozen Mango Dragonfruit instead. And don’t leave without that Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop pure nostalgia. Limited time from May 21st. Try it before it’s gone.

You can also explore the Starbucks Fall Menu With prices to discover seasonal drinks, cozy fall flavors, and updated pricing details.