We told you about the best secret Starbucks menu items for kids, now it’s time that mom gets to indulge in the grown-up versions of these equally delicious beverages with a massive cult following. Starbucks boasts a wealth of secret menu items that are tasty, creative and most importantly, loaded with caffeine (puffy-eyed moms, rejoice).
Since many baristas aren’t familiar with these drinks, we’ve provided the recipes (based on a tall drink) so you can order them like a pro:
Arnold Palmer Refresher
Try this Starbucks version of a classic beverage!
Recipe:
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- Half iced black tea
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- Half lemonade
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- 1.5 pumps of classic syrup
Black Eye
Get your caffeine jitters by going a step above the Starbucks Red Eye!
Recipe:
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- Regular drip coffee (iced or hot)
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- Two shots of espresso
Butterbeer Latte
A must-try for any Harry Potter fan, this is the sibling of the Butterbeer Frappuccino, another secret menu item.
Recipe:
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- Start with a Whole Milk Steamer
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- 2 pumps of caramel syrup
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- 2 pumps of toffee nut syrup
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- 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup
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- Top with whipped cream and salted caramel bits
London Fog
Give your standard breakfast tea a much-needed makeover!
Recipe:
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- Start with Earl Grey Tea Semi Dry Misto
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- 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
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- 2 pumps of caramel syrup
Oatmeal Latte
If this isn’t two birds with one stone, we don’t know what is.
Recipe:
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- Start with an Oatmeal Bowl
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- Have it made with steamed soy or almond milk instead of water
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- Add 1 or 2 shots of espresso
Peach & Cream White Drink
This one is Keto-friendly!
Recipe:
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- Start with a Teavana Shaken Peach Citrus White Tea Infusion
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- Ask for it to be made unsweetened, with light ice and no water
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- Add a splash of heavy cream
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- 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
Peach Ring Tea
Tastes just like a nostalgic trip down memory lane!
Recipe:
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- Half Passion Tea
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- Half Valencia Orange Refresher
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- Ask for no water
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- 2 pumps of peach syrup
Purple Drink
Recipe:
Move over Pink Drink, this is the latest colorful craze!
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- Start with Passion Iced Tea
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- Have it made with soy milk
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- 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
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- 2 scoops of blackberries
Raspberry Caramel Macchiato
A simple syrup change drastically alters the taste (in an amazing way).
Recipe:
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- Start with a Caramel Macchiato (iced or hot)
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- Substitute vanilla syrup with raspberry syrup and have it put on the bottom of the cup
Tiramisu Frappuccino
This drink is a seasonal favorite on Starbucks menus in Japan.
Recipe:
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- Start with a Coffee Frappuccino
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- Add 1/2 pump of hazelnut syrup
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- Add 1/2 pump of toffee syrup
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- Add 1 pump of caramel flan syrup
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- Add 1 pump of mocha syrup
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- Add 1 espresso shot (affogato style)
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- Top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
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