Starbucks gave its Halloween Frappuccino chocolate cat ears, and I am already planning around it.
The Black Cat Frappuccino arrives Oct. 22, 2026, at select U.S. coffeehouses. It is chocolate cake flavored, with whipped cream and that little chocolate topper. Starbucks announced a matching Venti Black Night Cookie, too.
Put two different dates on your Halloween list
The cups and accessories arrive first, on Sept. 15, while supplies last. The drink and cookie follow on Oct. 22. Both launches are limited to select coffeehouses, so a merchandise sighting does not mean the Frappuccino is available yet.
This is an official seasonal drink. If you usually save our Starbucks secret-menu recipes, you can skip the custom recipe for this one.
The cookie sounds worth adding
Starbucks describes a large black cocoa cookie with caramel fudge and caramelized white chocolate pieces. I would want that with a plain coffee, too.
The black cat merchandise starts at $14.95
The announced collection includes a pumpkin-shaped cat mug ($19.95), a 14-ounce cauldron mug ($16.95), a glow-in-the-dark steel cold cup ($29.95), and a cat-costumed Bearista bag charm ($14.95).
You can see the collection in Starbucks’ official announcement. For the Frappuccino, save Oct. 22; tomorrow’s drop is the merchandise.
