Did You Know About These Genius Starbucks Hacks From TikTok?
Crafting the perfect Starbucks drink is truly an art form. Knowing exactly how many pumps of this to mix with how many shots of that is a decidedly impressive skill. Once mastered, the number of possible drinks and secret menu offerings is virtually endless.
You could spend years honing your craft—or you can just tune into TikTok. Thanks to social media platform's self-styled Starbucks experts, we've got the down low on all the secrets for creating the most delicious and viral Starbucks drinks around. We've rounded up the best of these genius combinations, and we have a feeling your Starbucks order will never be the same again.
Caramel Iced Hazelnut Latte
Creator Sarah Margaret calls this drink super yummy and cheap. According to our calculations, it's about $5 for a grande.
How to order: Ask for a tall Starbucks Reserve Iced hazelnut latte with sweet cream foam and caramel drizzle. Or if you don't have access to a Starbucks Reserve, try the vanilla sweet cream cold brew with two pumps of hazelnut syrup and a caramel drizzle.
Cookie Frap
This rich beverage looks like a milkshake, and we are here for it. Creator Naomii Felton even says you can use the sound on her TikTok to order at the drive-through. The video has five million views, and people in the comments are here for it. "I just got it, and it's fire," one said. "Looks amazing," another said.
How to order: Ask for a Cookie Frap with white mocha and caramel sauce and mocha drizzle, Cali-style (which just means extra caramel).
Gummy Bear Drink
The people of TikTok swear this drink tastes like gummy bears, but don't be fooled by the video. This beverage comes out clear. Flavor-wise, though, commenters say this is "bomb." They also recommend adding a splash of Strawberry Açaí Starbucks Refreshers, which would totally give it a pink tint.
How to order: Get the lemonade with raspberry syrup.
Berry Peach Lemonade
This drink just screams refreshing summer sipper. It's gorg—the IG feed will eat it up. And the mixture of fruitiness and citrus from the lemonade will cool you down on any hot day.
How to order: Order the Venti Strawberry Acai Lemonade, but with no strawberries. Add light peach juice and six pumps of raspberry syrup.
Andes Mint Cold Brew
"Mint chocolate overload in the best way possible," Jackie Powell, our producer, said in the TikTok video. "It legit feels like you're taking a bite of the classic Andes chocolate bars."
How to order: Get a Venti Cold Brew, add three pumps mocha sauce, three pumps white mocha sauce, two pumps peppermint syrup, and top with regular cold foam and chocolate shavings.
Holiday Spiced Cold Brew
This suggestion comes from the same video as above (just skip to 0:25) and brings the festive spirit of holidays to something you can order year-round. "I love how strong the coffee tastes," Powell said. "The cinnamon instantly hits you, which makes me feel like winter."
How to order: Order a Venti Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew with one raw sugar packet. Add cinnamon dulce syrup, ask for cinnamon and nutmeg powder in the cold foam, and top with cinnamon and nutmeg powders.
Low-Calorie Hot Cocoa Cold Brew
Another one from the same video (skip to 0:44) brings us a cold and caffeinated version of a hot cocoa. The whole thing is 60 calories and "you're getting just enough mocha to make you think you're drinking hot cocoa," Powell said.
How to order: Get a Grande Cold Brew with one pump mocha sauce and two pumps sugar-free vanilla syrup. Add a light chocolate drizzle and splash of almond milk.
Snickerdoodle Cold Brew
In the final secret menu Starbucks drinks in this video (skip to 0:56), we have a Snickerdoodle Cold Brew. "All the flavors are really subtle," Powell said. "It still kinda tastes like a cookie in a cup, but it's not overly sweet."
How to order: Order the Grande Cold Brew with one pump white mocha sauce, two pumps sugar-free cinnamon dulce syrup, and a splash of half-and-half.
Ombré Pink Drink
This super creamy beverage transitions in hue from creamy white to light pink. We can see why the video featuring it got almost 150,000 views. But don't worry, it's got more than just good looks. "It was so good," one commenter said.
How to order: Get the Venti Pink Drink—which is a Strawberry Acaí Refresher made with coconut milk instead of water—with oat milk and two pumps of vanilla syrup, topped with sweet cream cold foam.
Milky Shaken Espresso
"I was put onto this drink and I am obsessed," creator Monica Rubi said in the TikTok video. She swears that the salted caramel cold foam makes all the difference. It's basically one big glass of milk with caramel syrup and cold foam on top, but it looks like a creamy dream.
How to order: Order an Iced Shaken Espresso with only one shot of espresso. Replace the classic syrup with caramel syrup, and add salted caramel cold foam.
Mango Breeze Frappuccino
This colorful beverage comes from the TikTok account Starbucks Exotic, which shares the most vibrant drinks you can order on the coffee chain's menu. The video featuring this one got over 650,000 views, and for good reason. "Well, I bought it, loved it and will buy more," a commenter raved.
How to order: Get the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher, double blended. Add peach juice and strawberry puree on the bottom.
Oreo Chocolate Chip Frap
"Yeah, I'm definitely gonna get that," a commenter wrote on this TikTok video with 8.5 million views. We couldn't agree more. While it's probably a bit too rich for a daily order, this sugary drink would make a sweet, splurgy dessert.
How to order: Order the Double Chocolate Chip Créme Frappuccino with white mocha sauce instead of regular mocha, then add whipped cream and a caramel drizzle on top.
Dragonfruit Shortcake
This blush dream of a drink is the prettiest shade of hot pink, which gets from dragonfruit. That, combined with the vanilla from the Frap, and you've get a "10/10" treat, according to one commenter. Plus, you have to throw this up on your IG story. It's too gorgeous not to.
How to order: Get a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with a scoop of dragonfruit and whipped cream on top and bottom.
Sour Candy
This drink suggestion comes from the same video as above (just skip to 0:09 to find it) but has a different flavor profile. While it'll definitely turn some heads with its appearance, the flavor is "amazing" and "life changing," according to a few commenters.
How to order: Order a Strawberry Acai Refresher, then add passion fruit and coconut milk. Top with matcha foam.
Blonde White Chocolate Mocha
If you don't like coffee, but want to try a caffeinated fancy beverage, this one is for you. "I NEVER drink coffee," a commenter wrote. "Tried this two days ago and I was super impressed. Blonde definitely made the difference I needed. Wasn’t bitter!" Plus, it got 680,000 views on TikTok.
How to order: Order an Iced Venti White Chocolate Mocha with a shot of blonde espresso, then add a caramel drizzle and vanilla sweet cream cold foam.
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