Starbucks has many different drinks to choose from. From refreshers to Frappuccino’s. With summer starting to come around and school coming to an end, high school students are going to be big consumers of Starbucks. A new summer drink that is going to be released into the coffee category is the Iced Horchata Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.

This drink was inspired by the popular Mexican Horchata beverage, which is typically made with rice, cinnamon, and creamer. This brand-new drink will drop this May, locations all over the country. So, if you like a spiced iced drink this option is for you.

But everyone has their preference on the best summer drink. Rocky student Stella Oliver states in an interview, “My go to summertime drink is usually the Summer Berry Refresher if it comes back.” The Summer Berry Refresher consists of popping raspberry boba, and a mix of blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry flavoring splashed into the drink. There are also many different add ins you can get the drink with such as coconut milk, water, and lemonade. This was a big hit in the summer of 2024, like Stella stated she hopes that it returns for summer of 2025. 

Rocky Student Tinsley Torres exclaims, “My favorite drink during the summer is a Strawberry acai refresher, half water, half lemonade. I like it because it’s not too sweet, and not too sour.” An ice-cold refresher is another great option for a hot summer day. The strawberry acai refresher includes a strawberry acai base with ice to make this drink extra refreshing, and the optional freeze-dried strawberries mixed into the drink. This beverage can also vary in different drink add ins like lemonade, water, and coconut milk. All the refreshers can be mixed in with these drink add ins to fit your acquired taste.

Student Ella Navarro attending rocky stated, “One of my favorite summer drinks is a venti Pink Drink with light ice and cherry powder.” Another great pick is the Pink Drink, which includes accents of passion fruit combined with creamy coconut milk.

Rocky cheerleader Josie Dalby describes her favorite summer drink, “I like to get a Pink Drink with extra strawberries and peach juice.” As pink drinks and refreshers seem to be a popular pick during the summer at Starbucks there are also many other drinks to explore. Some other options include cold tea, cold coffee, Frappuccino’s, and iced energy drinks.