Midnight Oil's 2026 Student Barista Competition
Join us for the Midnight Oil Barista Competition! Stop by to vote for your favorite specialty drink prepared by our talented student baristas.
Check out the special student-created drinks featured each week:
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Week 1 (March 2-6): Coffee Drinks
- Valentine's Mocha: Iced espresso with white mocha sauce, raspberry syrup, your choice of milk, topped with strawberry cold foam and mocha.
- Peaches & Cream Dream: Iced shaken espresso with peach and Irish cream syrups, finished with your choice of milk and sweet cream cold foam.
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Week 2 (March 16-20): Non-Coffee Drinks
- Passion Punch: Passion iced tea mixed with raspberry and strawberry syrups, Strawberry Açai Refresher base, and lemonade.
- Moondust: Strawberry Açai Refresher base shaken with water and lavender syrup.
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Week 3 (March 23-27): Frappuccino Drinks
- First Date Frappuccino: Coffee roast blended with mocha and white chocolate sauces, raspberry syrup, java chips, milk, and ice. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
- Samoa Frappuccino: Coffee roast blended with caramel sauce, coconut syrup, Oreo cookie crumbles, milk, and ice. Finished with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
Sip our featured drinks each week and vote for your favorites.
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(585) 475-5000
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