60 Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks You Need to Try
Updated: Mar. 15, 2024
The Starbucks secret menu contains many colorful (and delicious) drinks that you can't find on the regular menu. Here's what to order (and how to order it) next time you go!
If you eat, sleep and breathe Starbucks, you definitely know what the Starbucks secret menu is. It’s what gave us things like the Medicine Ball, which Starbucks even added to its permanent menu under a different name. Even if you’re a Starbucks newbie, you can order off the secret menu with our guide, where we share a comprehensive list of recipes and how to order them.
When you’re at the register, be polite and courteous to your barista as you explain how to make the drink—they probably won’t know these drinks by name (and you shouldn’t expect them to, either!). Don’t forget that you can usually adjust the recipes to match the Starbucks coffee size of your choice easily as well.
Barbie Frappuccino
If you, like us, are obsessed with everything Barbie right now due to the anticipated release of the new Barbie movie, this drink is for you. Display your pink Barbie pride by trying this Starbucks secret menu recipe.
How to order:
- Start with a Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino
- Add 3 pumps of vanilla
- Add 1 scoop of dragonfruit inclusion, blended
- Top it off with whipped cream
Voila! Our fantasy Barbie Starbucks drink comes to life. Feel free to skip the extra pumps of vanilla if you want—this drink is already pretty sweet. Take a sneak peek at the newly rolled-out Starbucks menu.
Key Lime Pie Refresher
You can make a Key lime pie, or you can make things easier by ordering up this Key Lime Pie Refresher.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Kiwi Starfruit Refresher with no inclusions
- Add light coconut milk
- Ask for vanilla sweet cream cold foam with 1 pump of funnel cake syrup blended in
- Top with caramel crunch topping
Caribbean Refresher
This tropical beauty was created by Holly Walker, who is an absolute Starbucks mastermind.
How to order:
- Start by ordering a Venti Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade with no inclusions (AKA the scoop of dragonfruit that usually comes in this drink)
- Ask for light kiwi juice and peach juice
- Ask for 1 pump of raspberry syrup and light passion tea to be poured on top of the drink
This Starbucks secret recipe looks like a tequila sunrise!
Strawberries and Cream Refresher
This one tastes just like Strawberries and Creme Creme Savers (remember those?) and it’s so easy to order.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Strawberry Acai Refresher with no water
- Add light strawberry puree and regular sweet cream
Here are some strawberries and cream desserts to pair it with.
Strawberry Cobbler Refresher
Nothing says summer like strawberry cobbler!
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced Green Tea
- Ask for it to be shaken with coconut milk and strawberry pure
- Add 2 pumps of brown sugar syrup
- Top with brown sugar cold foam and toasted honey topping
Pink-a-Colada
It’s like a pina colada, but prettier!
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Pink Drink with no inclusions
- Add 4 pumps of pineapple ginger syrup
- Top it with vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and ask for 2 pumps of pineapple ginger syrup and strawberry puree to blended into it
Minnie Mouse Frappuccino
We love our Disney Parks copycat recipes, but this one’s another pink-hued original courtesy Totally the Bomb. Make like a Mouse and get ordering!
How to order:
- Start with a Grande White Mocha Cream Frappuccino
- Add light strawberry puree
- Add 1 scoop of java chips
- Add 1 scoop of dragon fruit inclusions
- Finish it off with some mocha cookie crumble topping
Honey Peach Freeze
We’re feeling real peachy about this pairing on the Starbucks secret menu.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Blended Lemonade with peach juice and a splash of guava juice
- Ask your barista to strip up the inside of the cup with agave
- Top with vanilla sweet cream foam and toasted honey topping
The best part? This tastes like summer no matter the season. Try our versions of the coffee chain’s most popular drinks and eats with our copycat Starbucks recipes.
Orange Dreamsicle Float
DQ just brought back its Dreamsicle Dipped Cone, but if you prefer your creamsicle in drink form, you’ll love this one.
How to order:
- Order a Tall Vanilla Bean Frappuccino in a Venti cup
- Purchase a bottle of orange juice from the Grab and Go section
- Ask your barista to fill the cup to the third line with OJ
- Add the Vanilla Bean Frap on top of the orange juice
- Top with vanilla sweet cream cold foam
- Finish it off with whipped cream
P.S. You can’t bring your own food and drink into the cafe, so you’ll have to buy the orange juice there.
Orange Lemon Smoothie
If it’s not summer yet, bring the tropics to us!
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Blended Lemonade, and make sure you ask for the drink to be blended on the smoothie setting
- Buy a bottle of orange juice from the Grab and Go section and ask them to blend about half the bottle in
- Add 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
- Add 2 pumps of classic syrup
- Top off with vanilla cold foam
Blackberry Caramel Macchiato
Look at those gorgeous layers!
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced Macchiato
- Ask for a scoop of blackberries to be blended into the milk
- Top with vanilla sweet cream foam, and ask for it to be blended with blackberries
- Top the drink with blackberry inclusions and caramel drizzle
If you like this secret menu recipe, we’re sure you’ll love these blackberry desserts.
The Great Pumpkin Latte
Could anything make the classic Halloween Peanuts special It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! better? This drink might.
How to order:
- Start with a Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Ask for half the pumpkin sauce to be replaced with toffee nut syrup
Keep in mind you can only get this as long as the PSL is available, so hurry! If you miss out, make our copycat pumpkin spice latte at home.
Pineapple Dole Whip Drink
Can’t make it to Disneyland this year? No problem. You can whip up the famous Dole Whip at your closest Starbucks.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Paradise Drink Refresher
- Add sweet cold foam on top, and ask for it to be blended with vanilla bean powder
Blending the sweet cream cold foam with vanilla bean powder helps create a consistency similar to a Dole Whip. If you’d prefer to make the original, here’s how to make a copycat Disneyland Dole Whip at home.
Betty White Frappucino
The icon’s 100th birthday would’ve been on Jan 17th, 2022, and what better way to celebrate her life than with a Frap of her very own? TotallyTheBomb.com came up with this drink for the Starbucks secret menu to celebrate Betty White, the ultimate Golden Girl.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande White Mocha Frappuccino
- Add 1 pump of hazelnut syrup
- Add 1 pump vanilla syrup
- Top it off with caramel crunch topping
We’re sure you’ll love this sweet, cheesecakey delight.
Hocus Pocus Latte
It’s not Halloween without the Sanderson sisters! Order this spooky, sweet coffee to get yourself in the Halloween state of mind.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Add 2 pumps of white mocha sauce
- Add 2 pumps of apple brown sugar syrup
- Finish with extra caramel drizzle and cinnamon dolce topping
Don’t forget to pick up these Hocus Pocus cups for the full Halloween experience.
Squid Game Frappucino
Whether you’ve binged all the way through the hit Korean show or still aren’t convinced, this frap is sure to be a winner. And yes, it looks just like the guards’ uniforms, which are actually pink, not red. This recipe comes to us courtesy Totally the Bomb’s Holly Walker, and it’s super easy to order.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Strawberry Creme Frappuccino
- Add 1 scoop of dragon fruit inclusion
- Add 2 pumps of white mocha
- Top off with mocha drizzle
Apple Martini Refresher
Fall might be the season for apples, but honestly, this refresher is great any time of the year.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade
- Add 3 pumps of apple syrup
- Top it off with light lemonade
Pumpkin Pie Frappuccino
Classic pumpkin pie flavors, but in a frappucino? Yes, please.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Pumpkin Creme Frappuccino, and ask for it to be made with heavy cream
- Ask for cinnamon dolce syrup and cinnamon powder to be blended in
- Top with whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles
Pumpkin Butter Cold Brew
We love Starbucks’ fall menu, and we love it even more when we can customize the seasonal offerings!
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew with no vanilla syrup
- Add 3 pumps of white mocha sauce
- Add 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce
- Add 1 pump of chai
- Top it off with cinnamon powder on top of the cold foam
Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice
Potterheads, have you ever wished you could sip pumpkin juice in the Great Hall? Well, we can’t get to Hogwarts, but we can get a cup of this “magical” juice with some secret know-how.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Apple Juice
- Add 1 pump of cinnamon dolce
- Add 1 pump of chai
- Add 2 pumps of pumpkin spice
- Ask for light ice
Candy Corn Frappuccino
Halloween means candy corn season is here—and it’s the perfect time to turn it into a Frappucino!
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Pumpkin Cream Frappuccino
- Ask for 1 additional pump of pumpkin sauce
- Ask for some caramel drizzle, but only at the bottom of the cup
- Ask for no pumpkin powder on top of the whipped cream
Luna Lovegood Refresher
Banish the Nargles with this Refresher that’s as quirky as Luna!
How to order:
- Order a Venti Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade
- Ask for light kiwi base and light strawberry puree
- Top it off with vanilla sweet cream cold foam with more strawberry puree blended in
When you’re finished with your Luna Lovegood Refresher, switch to a classic Harry Potter drink by whipping up our copycat butterbeer recipe.
Draco Malfoy Refresher
This Harry Potter-inspired Refresher will make you feel like a true Slytherin.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Star Drink with no inclusions
- Add 2 pumps of pineapple syrup
- Ask for cold foam made with coconut milk and one scoop of matcha powder
Check out other vegan Starbucks drinks to order if you’re plant-based.
Fear Street Frappuccino
If you loved R.L Stine’s Fear Street series, you’re definitely going to be a fan of this frightfully delicious Frap.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino
- Add 2 pumps of funnel cake syrup
- Finish with strawberry drizzle
That blood-red topping is our favorite part!
Team Edward/Team Jacob Frappuccino
Twilight fever is back in the air, and we’re definitely picking teams.
How to order a Team Jacob Frappuccino:
- Order a Grande Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappucino
- Add 2 pumps of raspberry syrup
- Top with strawberry drizzle
How to order a Team Edward Frappuccino:
- Start with a Grande Vanilla Bean Frappucino
- Add 2 pumps of peppermint syrup
- Add 1 pump of mocha sauce in the bottom of the cup
- Ask for strawberry drizzle
- Finish with whipped cream
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Stardust Frappuccino
According to TikTok creator @StellaStarbucks, this recipe tastes like a pink Starburst!
How to order:
- Start with a Creme Base Frappuccino made with heavy cream
- Ask for dragon fruit inclusions and peach juice to be blended into it
- Ask the barista to put whipped cream on the bottom and the top of the cup
- Top with dragonfruit inclusion
Wendy’s Inspired Frosty Frappuccino
This drink combines chocolate and caffeine in the best way.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Mocha Frappuccino, asking for it to be made with heavy whipping cream
- Add 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
- Add mocha drizzle
Now, you’ve got a Frosty with a kick. See how it compares with our homemade copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe.
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Sugar Cookie Iced Chai
Order this innovative drink created by a Starbucks barista in the wintertime, when the sugar cookie syrup is available. Check out Eggbaloni on TikTok for more Starbucks secret menu ideas.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Iced Chai
- Top with sweet cream cold foam, and ask for 2 pumps of sugar cookie syrup to be blended into the foam
Peach Cobbler Frappuccino
Our favorite spring dessert in a cup? Yes, please.
How to order:
- Start with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Add 2 pumps of peach syrup
- Add 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup
- Blend in whipped cream
- Top with more whip and cinnamon dolce topping
Strawberry Shortcake Latte
Tangy strawberries, sweet vanilla and crunchy biscuit—there’s nothing better than strawberry shortcake! Get it in drink form next time you go to Starbucks.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced Latte, and ask for it to be blended with strawberry puree
- Add 3 pumps of brown sugar syrup
- Add 1 pump of classic syrup
- Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and ask for it to be blended with strawberry puree
- Finally, top off the drink with strawberry inclusions and salted brown butter topping
Fuzzy Peach Refresher
Spring=peach season! Get your fill of the fuzzy fruit with this midday pick-me-up.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with no water and no inclusions
- Ask for it to be made with half peach juice
- Add 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
- Finish it off with a splash of coconut milk
Whip up some peach cobbler to go with it!
Oatmeal Cookie Latte
This latte takes advantage of the oat milk that’s now available at Starbucks.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced Latte made with oat milk
- Add 2 pumps mocha
- Add 2 pumps brown sugar syrup
- Top with oat milk foam
If you’re feeling indulgent, you could also top with a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte
You can recreate the nostalgic flavor of your favorite childhood cereal with this drink.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced White Chocolate Mocha
- Add 2 pumps of white chocolate mocha
- Add 3 pumps of cinnamon dolce
- Top with whipped cream, cinnamon and Sugar in the Raw
You can also recreate that cinnamon-sugar goodness at home with Cinnamon Toast Crunch coffee creamer.
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Cookie Dough Frappuccino
Cookie dough lovers will love this Starbucks secret menu recipe from @StellaStarbucks.
How to order:
- Start with a White Chocolate Mocha Creme Frappuccino
- Add 3 pumps of brown sugar syrup
- Add 5 scoops of java chips
- Top with whipped cream and mocha cookie crumbles on top
When you’ve finished your Frappuccino, make these cookie dough desserts to fuel other cookie dough cravings.
Dole Whip Frappuccino
You can take a trip to Disney, learn how to make Dole whip at home or go to Starbucks and order a Dole Whip Frappuccino.
How to order:
- Start with a Tall Vanilla Creme Frappuccino
- Add 6 pumps of pineapple-ginger syrup
- Top with whipped cream
Blueberry Muffin Frappuccino
Look at that gorgeous color! This is another Starbucks secret menu creation from @starbucksisbae, of course.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Ask for 1 pump of hazelnut syrup and fresh blueberries to be blended in
- Top with whipped cream and caramel crunch topping
French Toast Frappuccino
You can make anything into a Frappuccino—including the best Saturday morning breakfast of all time.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino made with sweet cream
- Add 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup
- Add 1 pump of hazelnut syrup
- Top with cinnamon dolce powder
See how this drink compares with your favorite decadent French toast recipe.
Good Luck Charm Frappuccino
@starbucksisbae starts this drink with a Green Tea Frap.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Green Tea Frappuccino made with coconut milk
- Add a splash of lemonade
- Add a scoop of vanilla bean powder
Golden Girls Frappuccino
Need to pick up a pick-me-up for a friend? This sweet Frappuccino should do the trick!
How to order:
- Start with a Grande White Mocha Frappuccino
- Add 1 pump of hazelnut syrup
- Add 1 pump of vanilla syrup
- Finish this treat with caramel crunch topping
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Cookies ‘n Cream Chai
Chocolate and chai is a combo we love in desserts like chai chocolate chip shortbread and chocolate chai snickerdoodles, so why not try the combo in your morning coffee? This recipe idea comes from Eggbaloni on TikTok.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Iced Chai with oat milk
- Add chocolate cream cold foam
- Top with cookie crumbles
Shortbread Cookie Frappuccino
This Girl Scout Cookie-inspired Frappuccino has some serious cookie flavor.
How to order:
- Start by ordering a Grande Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino
- Add 2 pumps of hazelnut syrup
- Ask for whipped cream and caramel crunch topping on the top and the bottom of the drink.
Just thinking about this Frappuccino makes us want to order Girl Scout cookies!
Samoa Frappuccino
The Starbucks Samoa Frappuccino is an ode to the Girl Scout cookie that’s covered in chocolate, caramel and coconut.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Caramel Crunch Frappuccino made with coconut milk
- Add 1 pump of toffee nut syrup
- Ask for mocha drizzle on the bottom and top of the cup
Raspberry Cheesecake Frappuccino
This gorgeous Raspberry Cheesecake Frappuccino is courtesy of @vincoeats on Instagram.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande White Mocha Frappuccino
- Add 1 pump hazelnut syrup
- Add 1 pump raspberry syrup
- Finish with whipped cream, a light strawberry purée drizzle and caramel crunch topping
Heaven!
Thin Mint Frappuccino
If you’re a fan of the most popular Girl Scout cookie in America, this Thin Mint Frappuccino is for you.
How to order:
- Start with a Green Tea Frappuccino
- Add java chips
- Add mocha syrup
- Add peppermint syrup
Chocolate Mousse Cold Brew
This Starbucks secret menu drink is a Venti, so there’s more to love!
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Sweet Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew, but with only 2 pumps of vanilla
- Add 4 pumps of mocha
- Ask to blend 2 pumps of mocha syrup into the foam
- Top with cookie crumble topping.
Winnie the Pooh Frappuccino
This drink was created by Ryan Gawlik, a Starbucks barista and TikTok creator.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Add 1 pump of honey
- Add 1 pump of dark caramel sauce
- Add 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup
- Add a sprinkling of cinnamon powder
For extra sweetness, ask for caramel drizzle inside the cup and on top of the whipped cream. Check out Ryan’s original TikTok video for a glimpse of Piglet at the end, too!
Cookies and Cream Cold Brew
Our favorite ice cream flavor in coffee form? Sign us up! This sweet drink was developed by our friend Holly Walker over at Totally the Bomb.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Sweet Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew
- Add 2 pumps of vanilla
- Add 4 pumps of white mocha
- Then, ask for 2 pumps of regular mocha syrup in the cold foam
- Top with mocha cookie crumbles
Those cookie crumbles add that signature cookies and cream crunch! If you like this drink, we’re sure you’ll love other cookies and cream recipes.
Love Bug Frappuccino
This chocolaty, fruity creation was also developed by Starbucks genius Holly Walker for Totally the Bomb.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino
- Add 1 pump of raspberry syrup
- Add 1 scoop of java chips
- Ask the barista for mocha drizzle and cookie crumbles on top of the whipped cream
Love on the Rocks
This is a fruity tea drink with serious smoothie vibes.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Passion Tea, unsweetened, with no water
- Add 4 pumps of raspberry syrup
- Add light coconut milk
- Add light strawberry puree
- Ask the barista for cold foam with strawberry puree blended in
We’re in love!
Orange Drink
Remember the peach ring gummies from your childhood? Imagine that in a drink. That’s what you’ll get in this sweet, satisfying orange drink from the Starbucks secret menu.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Iced half-sweet Black Tea Lemonade
- Add peach tea and a splash of soy milk
What’s more, this healthy Starbucks drink is vegan and 100% tasty.
Baby Yoda Frappuccino
Yes, the Baby Yoda craze has made it to Starbucks. This Star Wars-themed drink would be perfect for May 4th.
How to order:
- Start with a Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino
- Ask for caramel drizzle in the cup
- Top it with whipped cream, more caramel syrup and caramel crunch topping
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Drink
For an ombre secret menu drink that’s as indulgent as it is Instagram-friendly, order up this chocolate-covered strawberry drink.
How to order:
- Start with a Venti Cold Brew
- Add 2 pumps raspberry syrup
- Top the drink with cold foam, strawberry puree and mocha drizzle
Tiramisu Frappuccino
If you love tiramisu and other tiramisu-inspired recipes, we know you’ll love this sweet treat.
How to order:
- Start with a Coffee Frappuccino
- Add 1 pump mocha sauce
- Add a half pump of caramel
- Add a half pump of vanilla
- Add a half pump of toffee nut
- Add a half pump of hazelnut syrup
- Add a shot of espresso affogato
When you request 1 shot espresso affogato, your barista will pour hot espresso over your blended, frozen drink, creating a creamy, dreamy Italian-style coffee treat. Affogato is just one of the types of coffee you should know by heart.
Butterbeer Frappuccino
This magical twist on a Starbucks classic will leave Harry Potter fans spellbound.
How to order:
- Start with a Creme Frappuccino
- Add 3 pumps caramel sauce
- Add 3 pumps toffee nut syrup
Three Cs Latte
This triple threat packs a punch of cinnamon, chocolate and caramel flavors!
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Add 1 pump mocha sauce
- Add 1 pump caramel syrup
Learn the difference between Starbucks drink sizes to see how much caffeine is going into your cup.
Purple Drink
Starbucks’ pink drink is a summertime staple. Meet its equally photogenic counterpart on the Starbucks secret menu: the purple drink.
How to order:
- Start with an Iced Passion Tango Tea
- Add a splash of soy milk
- Add vanilla syrup
- Top with a scoop of blackberries
Try it with coconut milk, too.
Nutella Frappuccino
Who doesn’t love Nutella? Everyone is sure to love this Frappuccino inspired by the universally-loved spread.
How to order:
- Start with a Grande Coffee Frappuccino
- Add 2 pumps of mocha sauce
- Add 2 pumps of hazelnut syrup
- Top with whipped cream
Can’t get enough of the chocolate + hazelnut flavor combination? Try these recipes to make with Nutella.
Dirty Chai Latte
Add an extra dose of caffeine to the Starbucks chai latte you know and love for an afternoon super boost. Try it hot or iced.
How to order:
- Start with an iced or hot chai latte
- Add 1 shot of espresso for a tall, 2 shots of espresso for a grande, and 3 for a venti
Cotton Candy Frappuccino
This caffeine-free candy-colored treat is a great Starbucks drink for kids—and kids at heart.
How to order:
- Start with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Ask for it to be blended with raspberry syrup
Layered Lemonade
This gorgeous ombre lemonade on the Starbucks secret menu is trendy and tasty.
How to order:
- Start with a lemonade
- Ask for a layer of strawberry puree to be blended with peach citrus white tea infusion
- Then, ask the barista to put the strawberry puree mixture on the bottom and the top
If you love fast-food lemonade, you won’t want to miss out on this Panera Bread caffeinated lemonade.
Originally Published: January 11, 2022
