Halloween 2026 Coffee Launches: Starbucks Black Cat Frappuccino and Dunkin's Green Apple Zero

As Halloween 2026 approaches, Starbucks and Dunkin' have both released limited-time menus that go beyond the usual pumpkin spice latte. Starbucks is adding a cat-eared blended drink and a black cocoa cookie on October 22, while Dunkin' launched green apple zero-sugar drinks and purple marshmallow cold foam on September 30. Local Baton Rouge coverage is also collecting Halloween coffee and cocktail specials for those who want something smaller-batch.

Starbucks' Black Cat Frappuccino and cookie

Starbucks will put two Halloween items on select U.S. coffeehouse menus beginning October 22. The Black Cat Frappuccino blended beverage is a chocolate cake-flavored Crème Frappuccino drink topped with whipped cream and chocolate shaped like cat ears. The Venti Black Night Cookie is a large, shareable black cocoa cookie with caramel fudge pieces and chunks of caramelized white chocolate. The announcement did not list drink or cookie prices. A separate Halloween merchandise collection arrived in select coffeehouses on September 15 while supplies last, including a black cat mug that peeks into a pumpkin-shaped ceramic cup for $19.95.

These Halloween items land nearly two months after the Pumpkin Spice Latte returned on August 25, alongside new pumpkin spice beverages, pecan-flavored drinks, banana bread-inspired drinks and a cider-inspired Chaider. If your Halloween reading tends darker than a black cocoa cookie, the Albert Fish archive includes the 1934 Budd letter.

Dunkin's green apple and purple marshmallow lineup

Dunkin' started its Halloween celebration on September 30 with two limited-time bases. Green Apple Dunkin' Zero is a zero-sugar energy drink with crisp green apple flavor and sparkling water. It appears in four drinks: Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with tropical mango, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach.

Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, a purple-hued twist on the chain's Marshmallow Cold Foam, tops five more beverages: Sour Apple Energy, Dark Spell Daydream Refresher, Terror-misu Cloud Latte, Franki Matcha, and Creepy Crawler Coffee Chiller. The Sour Apple Energy pairs Green Apple Dunkin' Zero with sour lemonade; the Terror-misu Cloud Latte layers espresso and tiramisu flavors under the cold foam and hot chocolate powder; the Creepy Crawler Coffee Chiller is a frozen coffee blended with tiramisu and finished with whipped cream and mocha drizzle. The release did not list prices, and all drinks are available nationwide for a limited time beginning September 30. If your Halloween Saturday overlaps with game day, independent Vikings coverage lists Minnesota Vikings scores and schedules.

Baton Rouge and local small-batch specials

The Advocate's local roundup points to Halloween drinks including a Liquid Lobotomy and a Hex Appeal at The Station Sports Bar and Grill, where bartender Bailey Edwards was photographed pouring them on October 1. The article's title promises both cocktails and coffee, so it is worth checking for coffee-specific stops in Baton Rouge. If you want an astrological read on October outings, daily zodiac readings cover all signs.

How long the Halloween window lasts

Starbucks has described the Black Cat Frappuccino and Venti Black Night Cookie as limited-time Halloween items, but the announcement did not state an end date. The Halloween merchandise, including the $19.95 black cat mug, is available while supplies last from September 15. Dunkin' likewise says its Halloween lineup is limited-time but did not specify a closing date. The next Starbucks seasonal switch arrives November 5, when the holiday menu adds Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, Gingerbread Chai, a Tiramisu Velvet latte and cold brew, and an Apple Pomegranate Refresher.

A practical takeaway

If you want the Starbucks Halloween pair, mark October 22 and keep in mind the items are at select U.S. stores, not every location. For Dunkin' drinks, September 30 was the start, so they should be in stores now while supplies last. Local Baton Rouge readers can use The Advocate's list to check independent cafes and bars before heading out. Prices and participation can vary by location, so asking at the counter is the surest way to confirm.