This Is How to Celebrate Your Love of Starbucks on Valentine’s Day 2022
Updated: Feb. 10, 2024
What's more romantic than half-off Starbucks on Valentine's Day?
Love is in the air at Starbucks! It feels like we just finished swooning over the Starbucks holiday cups and already the Starbucks winter menu has our hearts aflutter.
Valentine’s Day is here, and we can’t wait for the latest updates from Cupid’s arrow. It doesn’t appear that we’ll see new Starbucks Valentine’s drinks this year, but they are offering some great discounts and launching new merch.
What’s New at Starbucks?
Last month, Starbucks rolled out its Valentine’s Day merch, which stars a variety of pink and red tumblers, cups and mugs covered in hearts for the season. Our favorites include a “kaleidoscope” red cold cup decorated with hearts, a gradient-hued red plastic tumble, and a reusable plastic cup that looks just like our regular Starbucks cup emblazoned with red and purple hearts. There’s also a blush-pink ceramic tumbler decorated with red, pink, purple and green hearts that’s definitely going to become our to-go cup for the season!
While these sell fast, you might still have a chance to get your hands on some. Just keep an eye out at your local Starbucks cafe and at Target!
Starbucks Valentine’s Drinks from the Secret Menu
Even though this year we’ll have to live without new official Starbucks beverages, you can order all sorts of festive items from the Starbucks secret menu that have a Valentine’s Day twist.
We like this unofficial Valentine’s Day Frappuccino, bursting with strawberries and chocolate, or the Strawberry Cold Brew, topped with fruity, pink cream. If you prefer just chocolate, try out the Molten Chocolate Frappuccino instead. Just remember, these drinks aren’t on the menu, so you’ll have come armed with the recipes or order via the app. Your barista and fellow customers will love you for not holding up the line!
How Do I Get 50% Off Starbucks?
Starbucks is offering a delicious discount on orders placed on Monday, February 14, 2022, aka Valentine’s Day. That’s right—customers can get 50% off their order on Uber Eats (up to $10) by using the code VDAY50.
Sweet!
V-Day Treats to Pair with Your Starbucks
Conversation CupcakesEnjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You don't even need a heart-shaped muffin tin to make them. — Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Your sweetie will love these other Valentine's Day cupcakes, too.
Tuxedo StrawberriesDress up special occasions with these high-fashion fruit treats! The strawberries are easy to decorate, and folks love them. —Gisella Sellers, Seminole, Florida
Stay in and make your significant other one of these easy Valentine's Day dinners.
Chocolate Pecan FondueWhen our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include fruit, marshmallows, cookies and pound cake. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Editor's tip: Pair these sweet desserts with a few savory Valentine's Day appetizers for a balanced holiday spread.
Need a last-minute dessert for your sweetheart? Here are our top picks for quick and delicious Valentine’s Day treats.
Dipped Cherry CookiesOur seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Check out even more Valentine's Day cookie recipes.
Chocolate Cream CupcakesMy favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white icing. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Take a look at these Valentine's Day cake recipes.
Secret Kiss CookiesHere's a recipe that's literally sealed with a "kiss." This cookie's bound to tickle any sweet tooth. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Cupid put down that arrow! We know that Valentine’s Day cookies are the way to your sweetie’s heart.
Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee CakesI enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine's Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more than 30 years ago, and I've been making it ever since. The delicious treat is a hit with family and friends.
-Norma Hammond, Leland, Iowa
Raspberry Coconut BallsMy family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois
Marbled Meringue HeartsPretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
Here are some romantic Valentine's Day dinners to make at home.
Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de CremeLunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These desserts in a jar are fun for picnics, too. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado. Impress your partner with these romantic desserts.
Strawberry-Pecan Yeast RollsThese treats are so good! The strawberry filling, creamy glaze and crunchy nuts balance the sweet yeast rolls perfectly. My family loves to eat them as much as I enjoy making them. —Annie Thomas, Michigan, Mississippi
Chocolate Framboise ParfaitsHaving unexpected company? Make a fabulous dessert in minutes and relieve some of the stress of presenting a beautiful finish to the meal! It doesn’t get any easier than these quick, delicious parfaits. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Butter CookiesThis great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. —Ruth Griggs, South Hill, Virginia
Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate SilkI combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts. —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah
Mini Cherry CheesecakesThese little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan
Valentine CutoutsCool, fruity and creamy, these gelatin valentine cut outs are noticeably richer than plain gelatin. They're a fun finger food that can be easily cut into whichever shape you'd like for any holiday or theme.
—Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
Valentine Heart BrowniesSteal hearts this Valentine's Day with brownies that have cute frosting centers. They're simply irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutella-Stuffed StrawberriesGourmet strawberries are pricey to order but easy to make. We serve strawberries with hazelnut spread as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dessert. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Shortbread HeartsThese flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive.—Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah
Cheesecake-Stuffed StrawberriesThese luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia
Originally Published: February 10, 2022
