# Festive Espresso Martini Flights Starbucks Reserve is Serving Up a Holiday Espresso Martini Flight By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-espresso-martini-flight References: [about.starbucks](https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2025/starbucks-reserve-celebrates-the-holiday-with-festive-flavors-and-seasonal-merchandise/)  Espresso martinis were especially popular in 2025, and Starbucks Reserve is making this classic coffee cocktail extra festive as part of its Holiday Espresso Martini Flight. Alongside the signature Starbucks Reserve Espresso Martini, the Holiday Espresso Martini Flight features a Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini made with Starbucks Reserve Christmas 2025 Espresso, vodka, rich chocolate, cream, peppermint syrup, plus vanilla cold foam, crushed candy cane and dark chocolate curls. Another option that can be enjoyed individually or as part of the tasting flight is the Eggnog Espresso Martini, also made with Starbucks Reserve Christmas 2025 Espresso and vanilla cold foam. Starbucks Reserve Roasteries and stores in Chicago and New York City are serving the indulgent Holiday Espresso Martini flight, and offering other festive drinks, food and merchandise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holiday-themed Alcoholic Beverages:** The introduction of festive flavors in traditional cocktails like espresso martinis creates a potential for holiday-themed alcoholic beverages to capture consumer interest. - **Coffee-cocktail Hybrid Drinks:** Blending coffee and cocktails into hybrids like the peppermint mocha and eggnog espresso martinis offers a novel twist on familiar beverage categories. - **Luxury Tasting Flights:** Offering tasting flights that include premium ingredients such as Starbucks Reserve Espresso can enhance the consumer experience and elevate the perceived value of the offering. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Shops:** By adding alcoholic options to traditional coffee menus, coffee shops can extend their product range and appeal to evening crowds. - **Specialty Cocktail Bars:** The creation of specialty coffee-based cocktails opens up new opportunities for bars to diversify their offerings and attract coffee enthusiasts. - **Holiday-themed Retail:** Seasonal product offerings like holiday espresso martini flights can help retail outlets drive sales during festive periods with unique, limited-time experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dubai Chocolate-Style Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-style-espresso-martini.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Cocktail Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cocktail-flight.md) - [Versatile Chocolate-Flavored Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-royal-chocolate-flavored-whisky.md) - [Branded Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkintini.md) - [Nitro-Infused Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-potion.md) - [Elevated Weekend Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-brunch.md) - [Cinnamon Bun Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-bun-cream.md) - [Dairy-Free Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-brew.md) - [Multi-Occasion Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barker-company.md)