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What's In A Starbucks Tuxedo Hot Chocolate?
The holidays are in full swing, and that obviously means consuming far too much sugar. But if you ran out of fruitcake and cookies, I have good news. On Monday, December 26, a new trio of Tuxedo drinks became available at Starbucks, and they'll make any self-respecting chocoholic swoon. So what's in a Starbucks Tuxedo Hot Chocolate? The drink is perfect for the end of a chilly winter day — unlike the other two Tuxedo drinks, it's virtually caffeine-free.
The Tuxedo Collection might sound like something leftover from New York Fashion Week, but it's actually the title for Starbucks' newest holiday flavor. Tuxedo drinks come in three forms: Mocha, Frappuccino, and Hot Chocolate. As you've probably guessed by now, the flavor gets its name from the combination of white mocha and regular mocha sauces that mimic a classic black and white tuxedo. The drink is topped with whipped cream, half of which is doused in chocolate sauce to continue the black-and-white theme.
Like the Fruitcake Frappuccino released earlier this month, the Tuxedo beverages will only be available for a short time: Dec. 26 to January 1. So if you've been making grabby hands at the screen the entire time you were reading this article, you'll probably want to get yourself to Starbucks before the Tuxedo collection disappears.
Without further ado, allow me to break down what goes into a Tuxedo Hot Chocolate. Here's what to expect from the coffee-free option.
Mocha & White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
The Tuxedo Hot Chocolate begins with two kinds of chocolate sauce: Mocha and white chocolate mocha. It's every chocolate lover's sweetest daydream; unlike the Tuxedo Mocha, no espresso is added to this drink.
Steamed Milk
Steamed milk is added to the chocolate sauces, but the drink isn't finished yet. Like other Starbucks drinks, milk alternatives like soy milk or almond milk can be swapped in here at participating locations.
Mocha Drizzle
For that special tuxedo effect, half of the whipped cream is covered in yet more chocolate sauce. Please try to contain your salivating.
Dark Chocolate Curls
Finally, the other half of the whipped cream is adorned with dark chocolate curls. If this sounds like your cup of chocolate, treat yourself to a Tuxedo Hot Chocolate before the sale — not to mention the year — ends.
