If you didn't already know, Starbucks has a "secret menu." It's full of hundreds of great drink ideas that there is bound to be one that you'll call your new favorite. There are drinks for everyone, including non-coffee drinkers (like me). Not all drinks are well-known because the list is ever-changing, but all drinks provide a recipe that you can give your barista. The website even has a secret size! The link to the secret menu is http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/.
The website has tons of recipes that it can be confusing for someone just discovering it, so check out some of the fan favorites below and some of my personal favorites.
1. Cap'n Crunch Berry (Frappuccino)
One of the best cereals put into a drink, yes please. This is one of my personal favorites and it's super refreshing all the time.
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
2. Butterbeer (Frappuccino)
For the Harry Potter super fans, if you want to get as close as you can to the Wizarding World, this is it.
Recipe: [grande size]
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
3. Strawberry Lemonade Tea
For the non-coffee lovers looking for something new, this one's for you. Super refreshing drink because summer's just around the corner.
Recipe:
Strawberry lemonade with equal parts black iced tea and lemonade
Half the regular amount of strawberry
Blend and enjoy!
4. Fall In a Cup (Latte)
For those of you not ready for summer yet, skip ahead to fall with this drink. The smell alone will take you there.
Recipe:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Add Caramel syrup (1.5 pumps for tall, 2 pumps for grande, 2.5 pumps for venti, 3 pumps for a cold venti
Add Chai Syrup ( 1 pump for tall, 1.5 pumps for grande, 2 pumps for venti, 2.5 for cold venti)Top with whipped cream, pumpkin powder and caramel drizzle
(This one is also available in Frappuccino form!)
5. Turtle Macchiato
This one's for the fancy coffee drinkers out there and the chocolate lovers. You can enjoy this one hot or iced!
Recipe:
Mocha syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 4 venti)
Caramel syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 4 venti)
Add choice of milk
Add espresso shots
Criss-cross over the foam or whip with mocha and caramel syrup
These are only a few of the drinks. You better start now if you want to try them all. I know I am.
