Every few weeks, you’ll see the occasional crazy Starbucks drink that circulates Instagram. You, (along with everyone else) tries it, but it ends up not looking at all like the picture you screenshotted to show the barista what the “Unicorn Frappuccino” is. And honestly, the elaborate flavors don’t mix well at all. Here are 8 simple variations of traditional Starbucks drinks that taste good, while letting your barista breathe a sigh of relief.
1. Nutella Latte
Nutella spread is a must have in your kitchen cabinet, but have you considered it in a drink? If you haven’t, you should. This creamy latte is sure to hit your sweet spot!
1 venti caffe misto
1 pump of chocolate
1 pump of hazelnut
Drizzle with caramel
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2. Milk Tea
If you like Boba Milk Tea, this is the drink for you (except there’s no boba). The richness of the black tea is perfectly balanced out with a splash of half and half and lightly sweetened.
1 grande iced black tea, no water
4 pumps of liquid cane sugar
A splash of creamer
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3. Cotton Candy Frappuccino
This throwback frappuccino was all the rage when in middle school (circa 2010), when YouTube beauty guru Macarbie07 (Bethany Mota) declared it as her favorite drink. Surprisingly, it tastes exactly as the name suggests, and the pastel pink with the whipped cream is a whole aesthetic.
1 grande vanilla bean frappuccino
1.5 pumps raspberry syrup
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4. Strawberry Lemonade Tea
The best type of lemonade plus caffeine? Yes, please! This refreshing drink is lightly sweetened and a great way to beat the heat.
1 grande lemonade, half black tea and half lemonade
2 pumps of strawberry syrup
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5. S’mores Frappuccino
S’mores have it all–chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallow. So naturally, the drinkable version is a must try.
1 grande java chip frappuccino
½ pump of toffee nut syrup
½ pump of cinnamon dolce syrup
Blended with whipped cream (and more whipped cream on top, of course)
Add cinnamon dolce chips
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6. The Green Drink
The Green Drink gets its name as a spinoff of the infamous pink drink, and better yet, it has matcha!! This is a good drink to try if you want to switch up your classic Iced Green Tea Latte. The matcha already has sweetener in it, so it’ll be perfect as a light drink.
1 grande iced black tea, replace water with coconut milk
5 scoops of matcha
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7. Caramel Snickerdoodle Macchiato
This drink is for those with a sweet tooth as it amps up the classic Caramel Macchiato. It’s another one of those dessert-in-a-cup drinks!
1 grande iced soy caramel macchiato
½ pump vanilla
½ pump cinnamon dolce
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8. Medicine Ball
This soothing tea is a pick me up for anyone coming down with a cold, or if you just want a blast of caffeine and antioxidants! This recipe is essentially a combination of every home remedy to soothe a sore throat and a cough.
*because of there are two tea bags, it’s recommended to be ordered as a venti
1 bag of jade citrus mint tea
1 bag of peach tranquility
½ hot water
½ steamed lemonade
1 pump of peppermint
Add honey (ask your barista for a packet)
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