Starbucks is always a nice treat to start up a busy workday or even to celebrate after a long day of getting nothing done, just staring off into space. Whatever you might have on your agenda, the Starbucks secret menu has something you’ll probably perk up for.
The not-so-secret part of the Starbucks secret menu is that it doesn’t *really* exist. There is no coffee Bible behind the counter with a list of drinks in it that aren’t listed anywhere else you’ll need a secret password for. In fact, the baristas probably won’t know how to make them if you order them by name. These drinks are all made up by baristas and customers through trial and error and if you want to order one of them, you’re going to need to know the recipe.
So if you head to Starbucks to try and pick up one of these tasty treats, make sure you first apologize to the barista, read them one of these recipes (not just the name), say thank you, and then leave them a nice tip.
Oh yeah, and don’t forget to wear a mask, even if you’re going through the drive-through.
1. Raspberry Milk Tea
Here’s the recipe:
Iced Black Tea made w/ Half & Half instead of water
Add an extra pump of classic syrup
Add toffee nut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
Add raspberry syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
2. Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made with coconut milk
Add blueberries
Add blackberries
Optional: Add java chips
3. Chai-der
Here’s the recipe:
Steamed Apple Juice
Two pumps of Cinnamon Dolce syrup
Two pumps of chai concentrate.
4. The Dirty Valentine Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Creme Version:
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Add Strawberry Sauce/Puree
Add java chips
Top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
Coffee Version:
Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino
Add Strawberry Sauce/Puree
Add java chips
Top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
5. Honeycomb Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Creme base White Mocha Frappuccino
Add honey packets (1 tall, 2 grande, 3 venti)
6. Frozen Lemonade
Grande Lemonade, ask your barista for light coconut milk and two pumps of liquid syrup. The site recommends liquid cane syrup, but you’re free to choose whichever flavor you want.
7. Warm Sugar Cookie
Here’s the recipe:
White Mocha Hot Chocolate
Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti)
Add vanilla syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti)
Sprinkle some raw sugar on top
8. Mudslide Chocolate Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Mocha Frappuccino
Add chestnut praline syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti)
Optional: Add java chips
Top with mocha syrup
9. Popeye Tea
Here’s the recipe:
Unsweetened iced green tea
Add matcha powder (1 scoop tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
Blend
10. Twix Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Caramel Frappuccino
Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 pumps for grande, 2 pumps for venti)
Add java chips
Whip cream blended in
Coat the cup with caramel sauce
Top with mocha drizzle
11. Pink Starburst
Here’s the recipe:
Lemonade to the bottom line
Add creme base (2 pumps tall, 3 pumps grande, 4 pumps venti)
Add Raspberry Syrup (1/2 pump tall, 1 pump grande, 1.5 pumps venti)
Add Vanilla Syrup (3 pumps tall, 3.5 pumps grande, 4 pumps venti)
Add ice and blend with whipped cream
Top with additional whip and enjoy!
12. Butter Pecan Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Half Hazelnut, Half Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Have heavy whipping cream blended in instead of whole milk
Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump for a tall, 2 for a grande, 3 for a venti)
13. Pumpkin Birthday Cake
Here’s the recipe:
Grande PSL
Two of the pumpkin sauce pumps to be swapped out for a pump of vanilla and a pump of hazelnut.
14.Banana Split Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Start with a strawberries and creme Frappuccino
Add Vanilla Bean powder
Add Java Chips
Add a whole Banana (note the extra cost)
Top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
Top with caramel drizzle if desired
15. Valentine’s Day Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
Made with white mocha instead of regular mocha
Add raspberry syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 4 venti)
16. Butterbeer Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe (for a grande):
Optional: Line cup with caramel drizzle
Ask for a Creme Frappuccino base. Don’t skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency
Add 3 pumps of caramel syrup
Add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup
Top with caramel drizzle
17. Raspberry Cheesecake Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
Add Raspberry Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
If you prefer your drinks extra sweet, increase by 1/2 pump for each size.
18. Cap’n Crunch Frappuccino
Here’s the recipe:
Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino
Add caramel syrup (1/2 pump for a tall, 1 pump for grande, 1.5 pumps for venti)
Add toffee syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)
Add hazelnut syrup (1/2 pump for a tall, 1 pump for grande, 1.5 pumps for venti)
Optional: Add java chips if you want some crunch
19. Jack Skellington Frappuccino
Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino with a single shot of espresso and chai syrup
Ask for whipped cream and java chips on top and a mocha drizzle inside the cup
20. Hipster Chai
Here’s the recipe (for a grande):
2 pumps white mocha syrup (1 pump for short, 1.5 for tall, 2 for venti)
2 pumps of chai syrup (1 pump for short, 1.5 for tall, 3 for venti)
hot water to the half-way mark
2 shots of espresso (1 shot for a short and tall)
topped up with steamed soy milk
21. Cinderella Latte
Here’s the recipe:
Pumpkin Spice Latte and sub in White Chocolate Mocha Sauce for half the pumps of Pumpkin Sauce.
22. Blue Drink
Here’s the recipe:
Passion iced tea
Made with Soy Milk
Add vanilla syrup
23. Apple Berry Juice Freeze
Here’s the recipe:
Here’s the recipe:
Apple Juice to the first line
Strawberry puree to the second line
Ice and blend!
24. The Chocolate Dalmatian
Here’s the recipe:
White Chocolate Mocha (Hot, Iced or Frappuccino)
Add java chips
Top with more java chips!
Optional: Add vanilla or hazelnut syrup for extra sweetness
25. Mexican Hot Chocolate
It is typically quite rich in flavor so chocolate lovers, this one is for you!
Here’s the recipe:
Hot chocolate made w/ soy milk (no water)
Add mocha syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
Add white mocha syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
Add cinnamon dolce syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 4 venti)
Ask for cinnamon powder to be added to milk while it’s steamed