10 Secret Starbucks Drinks You Can Make At Home

Starbucks has a secret menu. It is not an official menu. The baristas know about it, but you have to know what to ask for. These drinks have fun names and unique flavors. The best part is you can make them at home for a fraction of the price.

These 10 secret Starbucks drink recipes are all easy to make. Most of them take only 5 minutes. You will need a blender for the frappuccinos and a coffee maker or espresso machine for the hot drinks. Let us get mixing.

1. The Pink Drink (Starbucks Secret Menu)

The Pink Drink is one of the most famous secret menu items. It is a refreshing, creamy, berry-flavored drink. It is perfect for summer.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup white grape juice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (from a carton, not a can)
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried acai berries (or more strawberries)
• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the white grape juice, coconut milk, freeze-dried strawberries, freeze-dried acai berries, and a handful of ice.
2. Blend until smooth and frothy.
3. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

2. The Purple Drink

The Purple Drink is another popular secret menu item. It is a fruity, refreshing drink with a beautiful purple color. It tastes like a berry hibiscus tea.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup passion tango iced tea (or any hibiscus tea), brewed and cooled
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried blackberries
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Brew a cup of passion tango or hibiscus tea. Let it cool completely.
2. In a shaker or a jar with a lid, combine the cooled tea, soy milk, vanilla syrup, and freeze-dried blackberries. Shake well.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the mixture over the ice.
4. Serve immediately.

3. The Green Drink

The Green Drink is a healthier secret menu option. It is a green tea-based drink with matcha and coconut milk. It is creamy, earthy, and slightly sweet.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Brew a cup of green tea. Let it cool completely.
2. In a shaker or a jar with a lid, combine the cooled green tea, coconut milk, matcha powder, and honey. Shake well until the matcha is dissolved.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the mixture over the ice.
4. Serve immediately.

4. The Orange Drink

The Orange Drink tastes like a creamsicle. It is a vanilla-orange blended drink that is creamy and refreshing. It is perfect for a hot day.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
• 1 cup ice

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the orange juice, vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla syrup, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

5. The Cotton Candy Frappuccino

The Cotton Candy Frappuccino tastes just like cotton candy. It is sweet, pink, and blue. It is a fun drink for kids or anyone with a sweet tooth.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
• 1 tablespoon raspberry syrup
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Pink and blue sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the milk, vanilla syrup, raspberry syrup, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth and frothy.
3. Pour into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

6. The Butterbeer Frappuccino

This drink is inspired by the Harry Potter books. It tastes like butterscotch and caramel. It is sweet, creamy, and delicious.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
• 2 tablespoons toffee nut syrup (or butterscotch syrup)
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the milk, caramel syrup, toffee nut syrup, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Drizzle caramel sauce inside a tall glass.
4. Pour the blended mixture into the glass.
5. Top with whipped cream and more caramel drizzle.
6. Serve immediately.

7. The Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino

This drink tastes just like a cinnamon roll. It is sweet, spicy, and creamy. It is perfect for fall or winter.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon dolce syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream
• Cinnamon sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the milk, vanilla syrup, cinnamon dolce syrup, ground cinnamon, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a tall glass.
4. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
5. Serve immediately.

8. The Snickers Frappuccino

This drink tastes like a Snickers candy bar. It has chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut flavors. It is rich and indulgent.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons mocha syrup (chocolate)
• 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
• 2 tablespoons hazelnut syrup
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate syrup for drizzling
• Caramel syrup for drizzling

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the milk, mocha syrup, caramel syrup, hazelnut syrup, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Drizzle chocolate and caramel syrup inside a tall glass.
4. Pour the blended mixture into the glass.
5. Top with whipped cream and more chocolate and caramel drizzle.
6. Serve immediately.

9. The Lemon Bar Frappuccino

This drink tastes like a lemon bar. It is sweet, tart, and creamy. It is a great choice for lemon lovers.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup lemonade
• 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream
• Lemon zest for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the milk, lemonade, vanilla syrup, simple syrup, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a tall glass.
4. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
5. Serve immediately.

10. The Tuxedo Mocha

The Tuxedo Mocha is a combination of white chocolate and dark chocolate. It is rich, creamy, and perfect for chocolate lovers. You can make it hot or iced.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: None | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white chocolate sauce or syrup
• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate sauce or syrup
• 1 shot of espresso (or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee)
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew one shot of espresso or make 1/4 cup of strong coffee.
2. In a mug, combine the white chocolate sauce and dark chocolate sauce.
3. Pour the hot espresso over the syrups and stir.
4. Steam or heat the milk until it is hot and frothy.
5. Pour the hot milk into the mug. Stir gently.
6. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
7. For an iced version, skip heating the milk. Pour the espresso and syrups over a glass of ice, then add cold milk.

Tips for Making Secret Starbucks Drinks at Home

• Use syrups for the best flavor. You can buy Torani or Monin syrups online or at some grocery stores.
• If you do not have syrups, you can make your own simple syrup by boiling equal parts sugar and water.
• For frappuccinos, use a high-powered blender for the smoothest texture.
• Chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving for an authentic Starbucks feel.
• Top your drinks with whipped cream and drizzles for the full experience.

Storage Tips

• These drinks are best enjoyed immediately. They do not store well.
• You can make syrups ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Final Thoughts

Secret Starbucks drinks are a fun way to try new flavors. With these 10 recipes, you can make them at home for less money. There are fruity refreshers like the Pink and Purple Drinks. There are sweet frappuccinos like Cotton Candy and Snickers. And there are rich mochas like the Tuxedo Mocha. Pick one, grab your blender, and get mixing. Enjoy.