Secret Menu Drinks at Starbucks - Are They Any Good?
I go to Starbucks more often than I care to admit, and you might be in the same boat. A while ago, I heard about people ordering “secret menu” drinks. These drinks are different concoctions that people have come up with and graciously shared with the world. I decided to give several recipes a try and share my thoughts with you.
Mint Chocolate Frappuccino (java chip frappe, 2 pumps peppermint syrup): This tastes like Andes mints, guys! You need to try this drink!
Baby Yoda Frappuccino (green tea frappe, caramel drizzle in the cup and on top, caramel ribbon crunch pieces): This one is a winner, friends. Not only is this a fun drink, but it tastes great too. If you like green tea Frappuccinos, you’ll love the caramel addition.
Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino (vanilla bean crème frappe, 2 pumps white chocolate syrup, two pumps cinnamon dolce syrup): Wow, this tastes incredible. It’s definitely a sweet drink, but it’s not overpowering. It’s a new favorite for me. Order this!
Cotton Candy Frappuccino (vanilla bean frappe, 2 pumps raspberry syrup): The fake fruity taste overpowered, and anything that could have potentially been good about this drink was completely washed away. I couldn’t even finish this one – I don’t recommend.
Nutella Frappuccino (coffee frappe, 2 pumps mocha syrup, 1 pump hazelnut syrup): I was surprised by how much this actually tasted like Nutella. I recommend this for Nutella lovers, but it might be too rich for others.
Raspberry Caramel Macchiato (caramel macchiato, substitute raspberry syrup instead of vanilla): This one was a disappointment. The raspberry and caramel did not pair well together, and the drink was just too milky.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frappuccino (strawberries and crème frappe, java chips, mocha drizzle): I’ve never had a regular strawberries and crème frappe, but I don’t think I’ll ever order it without the java chips and mocha now. This actually tastes like chocolate-covered strawberries. I recommend it!
Hannah Dreweick is a sophomore studying business administration.