Quick Answer
As of June 2026, Starbucks has not confirmed a return of the original S'mores Frappuccino, which last appeared as a limited summer drink in 2019. The most likely reason is supply chain simplification: the recipe required three single use seasonal ingredients (marshmallow infused whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce, and graham cracker crumbles) that did not fit the brand's push toward versatile, year round components.
You can still recreate the flavour any time by ordering a Coffee Frappuccino with toffee nut syrup, cinnamon dolce syrup, a mocha sauce lined cup, and whipped cream.
Why the original was so loved
The S'mores Frappuccino launched in 2015 and ran in summer 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. It was one of the few seasonal Frappuccinos that genuinely tasted like the food it was named after. Most novelty drinks lean on syrups and powders that approximate a flavour from a distance. The S'mores actually layered:
- A foundation of marshmallow infused whipped cream on the bottom of the cup.
- A thick layer of milk chocolate sauce drizzled inside.
- A traditional Coffee Frappuccino base poured over the top.
- A second crown of marshmallow whipped cream.
- A generous sprinkle of crunchy graham cracker crumbles.
It was campfire dessert in a clear plastic cup, and the cross section was a perfect photograph.
Why it has not returned
Three things make the original a hard relaunch.
Supply chain pain
The drink needed marshmallow whipping syrup, custom milk chocolate sauce (not the standard mocha), and graham cracker crumbles. None of those ingredients are used in any other drink, which means every cafe had to stock them, dispose of unused stock at the end of the season, and retrain staff every summer.
Menu simplification
Since 2020, the brand has explicitly moved toward ingredients that work across multiple drinks. White chocolate mocha and caramel drizzle, for example, appear in dozens of menu items. Marshmallow whip and graham crumbles do not.
Operational time per drink
The original took longer to assemble than a standard Frappuccino because of the layering and the topping step. In a chain focused on drive thru speed, that is a real cost.
The closest secret menu build today
You can ask any barista to build this. None of the ingredients are special.
- Order a Grande Coffee Frappuccino.
- Ask for 1 pump of toffee nut syrup and 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup. Together they hit the toasted, caramelised note of a honey graham cracker.
- Request the inside of the cup lined with extra mocha sauce.
- Top with whipped cream and a heavy drizzle of mocha sauce.
- Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon dolce topping for the crunchy texture.
It is not identical to the original (no graham crumb, no marshmallow whip), but the flavour profile is in the same family and you can order it in February.
If you want it closer to the original at home
The home version is straightforward and only takes one extra trip to the grocery store.
- Make marshmallow whipped cream by folding 2 tablespoons of marshmallow fluff into 1 cup of softly whipped heavy cream.
- Pipe a layer of marshmallow whip into the bottom of a chilled glass.
- Drizzle thick chocolate fudge sauce on top of the marshmallow.
- Blend 1 cup of strong brewed coffee, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 cups of ice on high until smooth.
- Pour the blended coffee over the chocolate layer.
- Top with another mound of marshmallow whip and finish with crushed graham crackers.
The whole build takes about five minutes and uses no specialty equipment.
Will Starbucks ever bring it back?
A simplified version is more likely than a full revival. Watch for a future summer where the brand introduces a permanent marshmallow flavoured syrup or a graham cracker topping that can also be used on other drinks. Once those ingredients earn shelf space for multiple menu items, the S'mores Frappuccino becomes much easier to bring back.
Until then, the secret menu order above is your best in store option, and the home recipe is your best full fidelity option.
The takeaway
The original S'mores Frappuccino is probably gone for the foreseeable future because the ingredients did not scale. The secret menu Coffee Frappuccino with toffee nut, cinnamon dolce, and a mocha lined cup is the closest cafe ordered version, and the home build gives you the layered cross section that made the original iconic.
FAQs about Will The Starbucks S'mores Frappuccino Return
When was the last year the S'mores Frappuccino was on the menu?
Summer 2019 was the last full national run in North America. It made brief micro market appearances in 2021, but the brand has not committed to a global return since.
Why does the secret menu version not include marshmallow?
Standard Starbucks locations do not stock marshmallow flavoured whipping syrup outside seasonal windows. The secret menu workaround uses toffee nut and cinnamon dolce because both are year round inventory.
Is there a vegan version of the S'mores Frappuccino?
Yes, you can build a plant based version at home using coconut whipped cream, vegan marshmallow fluff (Dandies makes one), oat milk in the blended base, and vegan graham crackers crushed on top.
Will any seasonal drink replace the S'mores?
Recent summer menus have leaned on horchata, brown sugar cinnamon, and frozen lemonade flavours rather than campfire dessert profiles. A direct successor seems unlikely in the short term.
Can I order the S'mores Frappuccino in another country?
Availability is country by country and changes year to year. The most recent confirmed market run was in parts of Asia Pacific. Check the local Starbucks website before your trip.
Other discontinued drinks fans want back
The S'mores Frappuccino is not alone. The Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino, the Tiramisu Latte, and the Chestnut Praline Latte all rotate in and out of discussion on Starbucks subreddits. The pattern is the same in each case: a beloved seasonal drink driven by one or two unique ingredients that did not scale into year round inventory. Watching which discontinued ingredients quietly return as base components is the best early signal of which drink will come back next.
