As a college student, coffee is one of the most important food groups. If you’re like me, Starbucks is where you get your fix. We’ve all heard rumors of a ‘secret menu’, but most of us have never actually put it to the test. If you have, please comment and let us know your favorite drink from the secret menu! There are over 150 drink variations that you can order at Starbucks, so I have listed some of my favorite summertime ones.
All you have to do to order is show the barista the recipe to the drink you want to try. The baristas at the Starbucks off MLK don’t mind doing it! A whole list of secret menu drinks can be found at http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/. Be careful though! Some of the add ins can cost extra money like java chips. So if you’re on a budget, ask which ones will cost more!
1. Kit Kat Frapp– perfect for chocolate lovers!
- Vanilla Bean Frappucino
- Mocha Drizzle on the inside of the cup
- Java chips blended in
- Top with whip cream, mocha sauce, and cookie crumble
2. Mojito Refresher- great on a hot summer day!
- Cool Lime Refresher (hold the lime wheels until after blending)
- Add classic syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti)
- Add peppermint syrup (½ pump tall, 1 grande, 1.5 venti)
- Add ice and blend
3. Fuzzy Peach Tea- this drink is perfect for southern tea lovers!
- Passion Iced Tea made with half water and half orange mango purée w/light ice
- Peach syrup instead of the classic syrup
4. Strawberry Shortcake Frapp- want something fruity and sweet? Try this one!
- Strawberry Juice to the first line of the cup
- Milk to the next line
Add to pitcher:
- Vanilla Bean Powder (2 scoops tall, 3 grande, 4 venti)
- White mocha syrup (3 pumps tall, 4 grande, 5 venti)
- Toffee Nut Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti)
- Creme base, ice and whipped cream blended in!
5. Pixy Stix Refresher– another sweet refreshing treat!
- Half Passion Tea, Half Valencia Orange Refresher
- No water
- No orange slices
- Classic Syrup (2 for a tall, 2 for a grande, 3 for a venti)
- Raspberry Syrup (1 for a tall, 2 for a grande, 3 for a venti)
6. Cookie Crisp Frapp– for the cookie lovers!
- Soy milk with a cream base
- Add 3 pumps of hazelnut syrup (or sugar free hazelnut if you prefer)
- Add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup
- Add java chips
- Blend with ice and top with whipped cream
7. Skinny Mint Frapp- low cal!
- Green Tea Frappuccino with soy
- Sweetened with splenda
- Add peppermint syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, 2 pumps for a venti)
8. Samoa Cookie Frapp- can’t get enough of those delicious girl scout cookies? Try this cookie frapp!
- Mocha Coconut Frappuccino
- 2 pumps of caramel syrup
- Ask for extra coconut flakes to be blended into the drink
9. Sweet n’ Sour Summer Splasher- nothing sounds better than a summer splasher on a hot summer day!
- Half and half or both Refresher Flavors (Berry Hibiscus and Cool Lime)
- Made with lemonade instead of water
- Blended like a Frappuccino
10. Cake Batter Frapp- Craving cake? This easy-to-order frappucino is perfect!
- Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Add Hazelnut Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)
Photo source and recipes: http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/