Dutch Bros Annihilator: Price, Flavor & How to Order (2027)

The Annihilator has one of the most dramatic names on the Dutch Bros menu, but it is actually a smooth, comforting drink. It is a chocolate macadamia nut breve, which means rich half-and-half, espresso and a nutty chocolate flavor that tastes like a candy bar. It is a favorite for anyone who finds the Golden Eagle too caramel-heavy and wants something chocolatey instead. This guide covers what is in it, what each version costs, nutrition and the best ways to order it.

Prices are typical U.S. figures before tax. Check your stand in the Dutch Bros app. For the complete coffee lineup, see Dutch Bros coffee prices.

What is in an Annihilator?

The Annihilator combines espresso and half-and-half with chocolate macadamia nut syrup. The macadamia gives a buttery, nutty taste that pairs with the chocolate. Because it is a breve, it is thick and creamy. It does not include caramel by default, which makes it less sugary-tasting than the Caramelizer even though it is still a sweet drink. You can learn more about the breve base in our breve guide.

Annihilator prices by version

2026 reports list the standard Annihilator between $3.75-$4.95 for a small and $5.75-$6.95 for a large. A few menus price it 20 cents above other signature drinks, so do not be surprised by a small difference at your stand. As with other signature drinks, the iced version gives you more drink for the same price.

How the Annihilator compares

If you like the Annihilator, you will probably enjoy the Cocomo, which swaps macadamia for coconut. If you want something sweeter, the Caramelizer adds caramel. If you want a lighter drink with the same flavor, order a chocolate macadamia nut latte for about $5.25 for a medium.

Calories and caffeine

As a breve, the Annihilator is rich. The official guide lists it from 280 calories for a small iced to 640 for a large hot, with less sugar than the Caramelizer (26 to 36 g). Ordering it as a latte, half-sweet or Zero Sugar Added cuts calories and sugar noticeably.

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

Caffeine is standard for an espresso drink: 96 mg in a small or medium and 192 mg in a large, according to the official guide. Add a shot for $0.50-$1.25 if you want more. See our caffeine guide and calories guide for comparisons.

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Best Annihilator customizations

• Add Soft Top ($0.50-$0.75) to the iced version for a chocolate-cream dessert feel.
• Add a shot of white chocolate for a "Dutch Canyon"-style secret menu twist. Extra flavors cost about $0.50-$0.80.
• Make it a latte for fewer calories at the same price.
• Ask for half-sweet if you find it rich.
• Try it as a Freeze in summer for a blended chocolate treat.

For more flavor combinations, see the Dutch Bros secret menu.

Who will love the Annihilator?

The Annihilator is perfect if you like chocolate, nutty desserts or candy bars. It also makes a good winter drink hot, and a great afternoon pick-me-up iced. If you do not like nut flavors, skip it and try the Caramelizer or a mocha instead. Anyone with a nut allergy should ask their broista about ingredients before ordering any flavored drink.

Ordering the Annihilator

Say the size, temperature and name: "Medium iced Annihilator." In the app, it sits with the signature coffees, and you can change the milk, sweetness and toppings before paying. If you are saving Rewards points, a large Annihilator Freeze is a good use of the 325-point reward. See Dutch Rewards.

Annihilator price per ounce

Because hot and iced cost the same, the iced large is by far the best value per ounce. That said, hot breves are more concentrated, because there is no ice, so a hot small can feel just as satisfying as an iced medium. If you want the full rich flavor, go hot. If you want a long-lasting drink, go iced.

Annihilator through the year

In colder months, the hot Annihilator is one of the most comforting drinks on the menu, close to a nutty hot chocolate with espresso. In warmer months, the iced and Freeze versions take over. Dutch Bros also rotates seasonal flavors, and chocolate macadamia nut pairs well with many of them. Try adding a seasonal flavor to an Annihilator, or check our seasonal menu guide for what usually returns each season.

Pairing the Annihilator with food

Because it is rich and chocolatey, the Annihilator pairs best with simple snacks. A granola bar (about $2.00) or a muffin top ($2.50-$3.25) balances the sweetness without competing with it. See our food menu prices for everything in the case.

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