Talk of there being a Starbucks secret menu is nothing new. I remember I was still in high school when I first heard about it, and I felt like I was part of some super-cool secret society for being in on it. (Can you relate?) Here’s the plot twist, though: When I proudly placed my order for a tall Butterbeer frap, my assigned barista just looked at me blankly. *Crickets*
My learning from this situation? The Starbucks secret menu is not at all what you think — well, if what you’re thinking is that the baristas are hiding off-menu items that are reserved for customers who know the metaphorical secret password. Basically, these “secret” offerings are just custom drinks. Because yes, you can indeed create your own beverages at Starbucks!
Important tip: Make sure to list all the ingredients to your barista. You can’t assume that they know how to make all these secret menu orders!
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Starbucks custom drinks to try for a change from your usual order
1. Butterbeer Frappuccino
Ever crave for a drink you’ve never even had? That’s how many Potterheads feel about Butterbeer, a fictional beverage that was first featured in the Harry Potter series’ third instalment. If you can’t afford to go on a trip to the Wizarding World in Universal Studios, then the great news is that you can have the Butterbeer experience right at your neighbourhood Starbucks!
Ingredients
- Tall Caramel Frappuccino
- 2 pumps toffee nut syrup
- Caramel drizzle
2. Cotton Candy Frappuccino
Not much of a coffee person? If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then the Cotton Candy Frappuccino is the Starbucks secret menu item for you. The recipe is so simple, it might surprise you!
Ingredients
- Tall Vanilla Cream Frappuccino
- 1 pump raspberry syrup
3. Purple Drink
Let’s be honest: You’re probably most attracted to the Purple Drink because you’re certain it’ll look great on the ‘gram. Thankfully, those who’ve ordered it swear it tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients
- Passion Iced Tea with soy milk
- 1 pump Vanilla syrup
- 1 scoop blackberries
4. Vietnamese Iced Coffee
For many caffeine lovers, there’s nothing quite like the kick you get from authentic Vietnamese coffee. It’s another level of strong and sweet — the perfect combo to get you feeling alive and ready for the day! A former Starbucks barista shared a Vietnamese iced coffee hack, and it’s super simple. We’re sure ca phe sua da lovers will enjoy it!
Ingredients
- Iced venti Double Shot with classic syrup
- Extra vanilla sweet cream
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5. Twix Frappuccino
Big fan of the epitome of caramel and chocolate goodness that is Twix? You don’t want to skip the opportunity to try out the Twix Frappuccino, which is one of the most popular Starbucks secret menu orders in the US!
Ingredients
- Tall Caramel Frappuccino
- 1-2 pumps caramel syrup
- 1-2 pumps hazelnut syrup
- Java chips
- Caramel and mocha drizzle
6. Nutella Frappuccino
Nutella lovers, this one’s for you: a Starbucks custom drink that’s basically your favourite hazelnut spread in frappuccino form. Don’t miss it!
Ingredients
- Tall Coffee Frappuccino
- 2 pumps mocha syrup
- 1 pump hazelnut syrup
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
7. Puppuccino
This Starbucks secret menu list wouldn’t be complete without this Internet-famous custom drink! The Puppuccino isn’t anything special; it’s actually just whipped cream in a cup. What makes it so popular is that in most stores, you can get one for your pet — free of charge!
Ingredients
- Whipped cream in an espresso cup
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8. Red Velvet Frappuccino
First things first: The Red Velvet Frappuccino isn’t actually the drink version of your favourite cake. It’s probably just named this way because of how it looks! Instead of cream cheese, cocoa powder, and red food colouring, it’s actually a mix of two kinds of mocha and raspberry syrup.
Ingredients
- Tall half-White Mocha, half-Mocha Frappuccino
- 1 pump raspberry syrup
- Whipped cream
9. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Frappuccino
Chocolate-covered strawberries… in frappuccino form. Need we say more? We think not!
Ingredients
- Tall Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino
- Java chips
- Mocha drizzle
10. Dirty Matcha Latte
Can’t decide between matcha and coffee? Well, it turns out that at Starbucks, you’re more than welcome to enjoy the best of both worlds. Just add a shot of espresso or two to your green tea latte, and voila!
Ingredients
- Tall Green Tea Latte
- 1-2 shots espresso
11. Tiramisu Frappuccino
Warning: This Starbucks custom drink is loaded with sugar! But if you just want to #TreatYoself every now and then, why not try out this Tiramisu Frappuccino? It may be a wise choice not to pair it with any more dessert!
Ingredients
- Tall Coffee Frappuccino
- ½ pump hazelnut syrup
- ½ pump toffee nut syrup
- 1 pump caramel syrup
- 1 pump vanilla syrup
- 1 pump mocha syrup
- 1 espresso shot affogato
- Whipped cream
- Mocha drizzle
- Cocoa powder dusting
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12. Dirty Chai Latte
Fancy your coffee with a little hint of spice? Add a shot of espresso to your chai latte for that extra kick.
Ingredients
- Tall Chai Latte
- 1 shot espresso
13. Cookies and Cream Frappuccino (aka Oreo Frappuccino)
Just turn your chocolate chip frap into a double and swap out the mocha sauce for white mocha, and there you have it — a Cookies and Cream Frappuccino! Who knew replacing regular mocha sauce with white mocha sauce could make all the difference?
Ingredients
- Tall double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
- Replace mocha sauce with white mocha sauce
14. Skittles Frappuccino
Here’s another Starbucks secret menu order for those who aren’t big on caffeine: the Skittles Frappuccino. Let this sweet beverage take you back to the good ol’ days — back when we’d stuff our mouths with candy without worrying about damaging our teeth or putting on too much weight!
Ingredients
- Tall Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino without classic syrup
- 3 pumps vanilla syrup
- 1 pump raspberry syrup
15. Mint Chocolate Frappuccino
Are you on #TeamMintChoco? Try out this Starbucks custom drink meant for those who think chocolate and peppermint are a match made in heaven!
Ingredients
- Tall Green Tea Frappuccino
- 2 pumps peppermint syrup
- Java chips
16. Dirty Horchata
While we can only daydream to be by the beach, we can also order a Dirty Horchata to satiate our Elyu cravings (for now).
Ingredients
- Tall iced latte
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 pump sugar-free vanilla syrup
- 3 pumps sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup
- Vanilla cold foam
- Almond milk
- Cinnamon toppings
17. Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
Who says Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte is only for the fall? Get yourself this cosy drink any time of the year!
Ingredients
- Tall iced chai latte
- Pumpkin cold foam
18. Devil’s Drink
Need the strongest picker-upper you can get? The Devil’s Drink won’t let you sleep a wink, making it the perfect Starbucks secret menu order for pulling all-nighters.
Ingredients
- Tall vanilla sweet cream cold brew
- 2 shots espresso
19. Ube Frappuccino
Heads up, ube lovers! You can unlock a very Pinoy custom drink at Starbucks: the Ube Frappuccino. A must-try, no doubt.
Ingredients
- Tall vanilla bean frappuccino
- 1 pump toffee nut
- 1 scoop dragon fruit
- Whipped cream
20. Strawberry Milk
If you’re into the strawberry milk craze, we’re glad to let you know that the Starbucks secret menu has a delish version of this. You can even ask for whipped cream if you’re the ultimate sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- Tall milk
- 2 pumps vanilla syrup
- Strawberry puree
21. Milk Tea
Here’s another one for the dairy fans. You can get milk tea from Starbucks by switching up your order a bit.
Ingredients
- Iced shaken black tea
- 2 pumps white chocolate mocha
22. Strawberry Matcha
Dress up your Starbucks drink like Cosmo and Wanda. The Strawberry Matcha gives you a beautiful pink-and-green gradient and a creamy, sweet flavour.
Ingredients
- Pink drink
- Vanilla cold foam
- 1 scoop matcha
23. BLACKPINK
You read that right, BLINKS. There’s a special Starbucks custom order for your favourite K-pop group.
Ingredients
- Iced caramel macchiato
- Replace vanilla syrup with raspberry syrup
24. Moon Drink
Try out this Starbucks secret menu drink that TikTok made famous. Apparently, the Moon Drink tastes like the moon. (We definitely can’t confirm, but please let us know if you think so too!)
Ingredients
- Venti iced matcha
- 2 pumps chai
- Vanilla cold foam
25. Barista Drink
This one is for those who love their coffee strong. It’s one of the most popular drinks on the Starbucks secret menu, and we’d highly recommend it to avid coffee drinkers. Simplified, you can order it as an “iced white mocha americano with no water and a splash of breve.”
Ingredients
- Grande Americano
- 2 shots breve
- 4 pumps white chocolate mocha
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Which of these Starbucks secret menu items are you planning to try? Alternatively, if you’d like to try making your own custom coffee drinks at home, you can also check out our list of coffee recipes here. Enjoy!
Also read: 11 Prettiest Starbucks Branches in the Philippines for Coffee Lovers
Which of these Starbucks secret menu items are you planning to try? Alternatively, if you’d like to try making your own custom coffee drinks at home, you can also check out our list of coffee recipes here. Enjoy!
Featured image credit: Starbucks Philippines | Official Facebook Page.
