National Peppermint Latte Day

National Peppermint Latte Day celebrates the minty seasonal drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and peppermint. Observed annually on December 3, it arrives as cafés begin featuring winter menus and holiday flavors.

The peppermint latte’s seasonal popularity is closely tied to Starbucks’ 2002 introduction of the Peppermint Mocha, which helped establish peppermint and coffee as a familiar winter combination. The observance itself has no known founder; accounts describe it as an online celebration that gained traction in the mid-2010s, with one placing its internet emergence in 2015. Peppermint has long been used as a flavoring herb, and its cool, distinctive taste appears in many seasonal treats and drinks, including lattes. Michigan State University Extension discusses peppermint’s history and its place in holiday foods and beverages.

How to Observe National Peppermint Latte Day

Celebrate by ordering a peppermint latte at a café or making one at home with coffee or espresso, milk, and peppermint flavoring. Enjoy it hot or iced, add whipped cream or crushed peppermint candy if you like, and pair it with a mint-chocolate treat. You can also share a photo of your festive drink or invite friends to compare homemade variations.

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