Yep, There Are Over 36 Secret Starbucks Drinks You Probably Had No Idea Existed

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From Cosmopolitan

I hate to break it you, but I think it might *finally* be time to change up your basic betch coffee order at Starbucks. Trust me, you don't want to get to the point where the barista calls you out for the number of iced caramel macchiatos you order in a day. I've been there, done that, and felt the judge-y wrath from customers waiting in line behind me.

Thankfully, Starbae's secret menu has a ton of choices (literally dozens) so you can re-explore your palate. Plus, it's 2020! Try new things, spread your green-straw'd wings, and break the heck away from that macchiato.

If you don't want to totally drift away from your iced coffee drink, try the Caramel Snickerdoodle Macchiato. Or, if you're in the mood to be bold, order the Purple Pink Drink! The options are endless and perfect for your Instagram feed. (Because, duh.)

Ahead, 30+ secret Starbucks drinks that you need to try—and post about—ASAP.

1. Cadbury Creme Egg Frappuccino

Order a Java Chip Frappuccino blended with Frappuccino Roast, vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, and vanilla bean powder. Don't forget the whipped cream on top and chocolate or caramel syrup!

2. Baby Yoda Frappuccino

To properly order this, say you want a Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino with a caramel-coated cup (the inside, ofc). Get it topped with whipped cream, more caramel and caramel crunch. Sip with both hands and become one with The Child.

3. Orange Drink

Ask for a Venti-sized drink and tell your barista to fill half of it up with iced Black Tea Lemonade and the other half with Peach Tea. Then add a splash of soy milk!

4. Lucky Leprechaun Frappuccino

When you're ordering, tell your barista to add whipped cream at the bottom of the cup first (trust). Then have them make a regular Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino, but blended with peppermint syrup. Have your barista top it off with *more* whipped cream and crumbled caramel crunch.

5. Winnie the Pooh Frappuccino

TikTok comes through with a one-of-a-kind recipe. This time it's a fun drink that may give you some nostalgic feels! Ask for Vanilla Bean Frapp, then add honey, cinnamon dolce, cinnamon powder, and caramel drizzle blended in the drink.

6. Holly Jolly Latte


Ask your barista for an Eggnog Chai Latte with one or two pumps of peppermint syrup—and no water. Top with nutmeg and whipped cream.

7. Banana Split Frappuccino

Order a Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino, and ask your barista to blend it with vanilla bean powder, java chips, and a banana. Then, ask for whipped cream topping and mocha and caramel drizzles.

8. Christmas Cookie Frappuccino

Start with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, then add two pumps peppermint syrup and one pump toffee nut syrup. Top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Order during Christmas time...or any time!!!

9. Gingerbread Eggnog Chai Latte



Order a Chai Latte made with eggnog instead of milk. Then add a pump or two of gingerbread syrup, and top with whipped cream.

10. Candy Cane Frappuccino


Ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with one or two pumps peppermint syrup.

11. Mermaid Frappuccino

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Ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with three scoops of blackberry inclusions (for a grande). Then, ask for a drizzle made with eight pumps of white mocha, three pumps of toasted coconut, and three scoops of matcha powder.

12. Purple Drink

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Order passion iced tea, soy milk, vanilla syrup, and blackberries then take hella pics because it's *that* beautiful.

13. Purple Pink Drink

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Order half of a Purple Drink and half of a Pink Drink. Ask your barista to slowly add the pink over ice for the ombré effect.

14. Matcha Pink Drink

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Ask for matcha and coconut milk topped with a Pink Drink. So simple, delicious, and perfect for those Insta pics.

15. Passion Tea Frappuccino

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Order milk, passion tea, three pumps of classic syrup, and creme base.

16. Java Berry Frappuccino

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Ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with strawberry sauce and java chips. Have your barista top it with whipped cream and mocha drizzle.

17. Banana Cream Pie Frappuccino

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Order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, and ask for an extra pump or two of vanilla and hazelnut syrups, plus a whole banana.

18. Butterbeer Frappuccino

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Get a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and ask your barista to add one to two pumps of caramel syrup, one to two pumps of toffee nut syrup, and caramel drizzle on top.

19. Apple Pie Frappuccino

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Fill to the first line with cream, fill to the second line with apple juice, add two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup, and two pumps of caramel syrup. Add ice and blend.

20. Cake Batter Frappuccino

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Add extra almond flavoring in a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.

21. Captain Crunch Berry Frappuccino

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Start off with a Strawberries and Crème Frappuccino and add one pump of caramel syrup, one pump of hazelnut syrup, one pump of toffee syrup, and java chips.

22. Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino

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Add two or more pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup to a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and it'll taste just like the sweet, beloved bun.

23. Cotton Candy Frappuccino

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Add one or two extra pumps of raspberry syrup to a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.

24. Raspberry Cheesecake Mocha Frappuccino

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Add one to three pumps of raspberry syrup to a White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino. Vanilla sprinkles are optional, but obviously HIGHLY recommended.

25. Thin Mint Frappuccino

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Add two pumps of chocolate syrup, one pump of mint syrup, java chips, and honey to a Tazo Green Tea Frappuccino. This is perfect if you're having withdrawals from the famous Girl Scout cookie.

26. Chocolate Cream Frappuccino

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Start with either a Mocha or Coffee Frappuccino, and add one or two pumps of chocolate syrup and chocolate flavoring.

27. Cookies & Cream Frappuccino

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Get a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino with white mocha sauce instead of regular mocha sauce. Game. Changer.

28. Nutella Frappuccino

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Start with a Coffee Frappuccino, add two pumps of mocha syrup, one pump of hazelnut syrup, and blend in whipped cream. Top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.

29. Caramel Snickerdoodle Macchiato

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Ask for an iced soy caramel macchiato (upside down) and add one to two pumps of vanilla syrup and one to two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup.

30. Biscotti Frappuccino

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Ask your barista to blend a biscotti into any Frappuccino. Pretend you're in Italy.

31. Strawberry Lemonade

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Ask your barista to blend lemonade and strawberry flavors for you.

32. Raspberry Caramel Macchiato

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Substitute raspberry syrup for the vanilla syrup in a regular caramel macchiato.

33. S'mores Frappuccino

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Order a Java Chip Frappuccino, add one pump of cinnamon dolce syrup, one pump of toffee nut syrup, and blend in whipped cream.

34. Twix Frappuccino

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Add one to two pumps of caramel syrup, one to two pumps of hazelnut syrup, and java chips to a Caramel Frappuccino. Add caramel and mocha drizzle.

35. Valencia Creme Frappuccino

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Blend Valencia Orange Refresher with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino base.

36. Raspberry Milk Tea

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Start with iced black tea made with half and half instead of water. Add an extra pump of classic syrup, one to two pumps of toffee nut syrup, and one to two pumps of raspberry syrup.

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