The Starbucks franchise is as well known as any of the fast food giants, and diehard fans
of the coffee chain are committed to their daily fix.
Starbucks also has a long list of secret menu Frappuccinos to spice up your coffee run.
So let’s mix it up with 10 Starbucks secret menu Frappuccinos that are easy to order.
Oreo Frappuccino
The Oreo Frappuccino is a well-loved secret menu item that reminds customers of the nostalgic
packaged cookie.
There are a number of variations on the Oreo Frappuccino circulating the internet, but
the simplest version is as follows.
Tell your barista you’d like a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino blended with white mocha
sauce in place of the regular mocha, topped with whipped cream (either chocolate or regular—your
choice!).
One Oreo Frap aficionado also recommended adding Oreo crumbles for the optimal experience.
This will result in a creamy drink that tastes just like the beloved packaged snack.
If you prefer more crème than chocolate cookie flavor in your blended drink, order a Vanilla
Bean Frappuccino with java chips blended in, and top it with mocha syrup, cookie crumbles,
or both—whatever your heart desires!
You’ll get an even creamier drink that’s reminiscent of cookies and cream ice cream.
This secret menu Frappuccino idea is also a great way to recreate the McDonalds Oreo
Frappe (an on-menu item) at Starbucks.
Since the off-menu treat has grown in popularity, bloggers have come out with their own copycat
recipes.
One such rendition of the Oreo Frap includes coconut milk, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder—since
the drink has inspired vegan imitations, it’s clear how popular and well-loved it has become
with Starbucks’ large customer base!
Cotton Candy Frappuccino
The iconic Cotton Candy Frap is both classically sweet and non-caffeinated, making it an excellent
dessert option for kids and adults alike.
The Cotton Candy Frap launched on the official menu in Starbucks Mexico—with an Instagram
video of a child opening a gift and an evocative caption: “Do you remember what it felt like
to open a surprise?
Come relive that moment with us”.
The official launch of the Cotton Candy Frap coincided with the chain’s ‘Back to the
Flavor’ campaign, which highlighted drinks with nostalgic flavors—including cotton
candy and bubblegum.
If you’re located in the US or Canada, however, and are drooling over the candy-colored drink,
it’s super simple to order off-menu.
Just ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with added raspberry syrup.
You’ll want one extra pump for a tall, 1.5 pumps for a grande, and two pumps for a venti.
The concoction will taste like a mouthful of candyfloss in a creamy drink.
A change in the formula of Starbucks’s raspberry syrup has dulled the drink’s bright pink
color, however.
The raspberry syrup was originally artificially colored, but it now has a natural color due
to backlash from customers who found it too artificial looking.
Unfortunately, that means Cotton Candy fraps ordered nowadays will be white, although they’ll
still taste just as good with the inclusion of raspberry syrup.
Cake Batter Frappuccino
Aside from secret menu drinks, another little-known Starbucks secret is that some locations will
let you blend cake pops, biscotti, and other bakery items into your drink for an extra-special
customized confection.
For the Cake Batter Frap, ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with added hazelnut syrup
(again, one extra pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, and two for a venti).
Finally, ask your barista nicely to blend in a cake pop—if you’re lucky enough to
get the extra, it’ll take your cake batter blended drink to the next level.
Starbucks actually promoted a very similar Birthday Cake Frap for the 20th anniversary
of the Frappuccino in 2015.
The Birthday Cake Frap joined the menu for only four days and was topped with a very
special pink-tinted raspberry infused whipped cream.
According to Starbucks Secret Menu, pink whipped cream is usually only rolled out for special
occasions like Valentine’s Day, so this was an exciting limited release for Starbucks
aficionados.
To replicate the Birthday Cake Frap, ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with added hazelnut
in the same ratios as mentioned earlier.
You won’t be able to get the pink whipped cream on top, but the rich cake batter taste
should more than make up for it!
Raspberry Cheesecake Frappuccino
This marbled pink drink is one of the most popular on Starbuckssecretmenu.com, the authority
on fan-made Starbucks drink recipes.
It’s a convenient dessert-in-a-cup for those looking for a balance of sweetness and richness.
It’s also super simple to request—just ask for a White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
with added raspberry syrup (in the same ratio as we’ve mentioned).
If you like it a little sweeter, fans recommend increasing the syrup by an extra half pump
for each size—and adding whipped cream on top.
This drink has also been affected by the chain’s movement towards more natural sweeteners.
Since the raspberry syrup is now colorless, the Raspberry Cheesecake Frap is now white—but
fans still order it for its sweetness and convenience, pink tinted or not.
A Starbucks barista on Reddit had some choice words for this combination, writing that the
fan-made concoction “tastes just like a raspberry white mocha, not like cheesecake.
Cheesecake tastes like cheesecake.”
Don’t let that stop you from getting creative at the counter, however, as long as you’re
courteous.
The drinks on this list all require minimal additions, so they’re less hassle for staff
while allowing customers to shake up their daily coffee run.
Candy Cane Frappuccino
Starbucks already has you covered in the seasonal drinks area, but if you’ve exhausted the
regular holiday menu or are craving a cool peppermint drink out of season, this frap
should do the trick.
It also follows the same general formula as most of the other drink combos on this list.
Ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with added peppermint syrup.
If you’re ordering it around the holidays, ask for a sprinkle of peppermint candies on
top to make your creamy treat extra picture-perfect.
Coffee review blog Brewed Daily reviewed the drink in 2014 when Starbucks added a limited-time
$3 Candy Cane Frap promotion, making the fan-made recipe a little less secret.
The blog described it as having a great blend of vanilla and peppermint flavors.
The only downside?
The Candy Cane Frap contains no caffeine, so you’ll have to depend on the jolt of
freshness from the mint to jumpstart your day.
Fortunately, it’s equally good with an added shot of espresso.
Not feeling a Frappuccino?
You can add the peppermint syrup that makes this creamy concoction fresh and cooling to
any drink year-round—in fact, the peppermint white chocolate mocha is a permanent fixture
on the menu.
Red Velvet Frappuccino
Another drink impacted by Starbucks’ switch to clear raspberry syrup, the Red Velvet Frap
is nevertheless a chocolatey and decadent favorite among secret-menu-inclined customers.
It’s also relatively simple to order.
Just ask for a half white mocha/half regular mocha Frappuccino and add raspberry syrup
(this time it’s one pump for a tall, two pumps for a grande, and three pumps for a
venti).
The combination of raspberry and chocolate should more than make up for the lack of color.
This classy drink is also known as the Red Tuxedo Frappuccino.
Starbucks has a similar Red Velvet Cake Crème Frappuccino on the official menu, which is
described as a “confectionery-inspired blend of chocolate chips, mocha sauce, raspberry
and vanilla syrup… perfectly sweet and velvety smooth.”
The fan-made Red Velvet is definitely simpler, but a great alternative if you’re ordering
in a region that doesn’t offer the official version and looking to minimize time spent
at the counter explaining your order to a frazzled barista.
For fans of both the Red Velvet and the Cinnamon Roll Frap, Starbucks Secret Menu has also
published the more complex Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino, which combines elements
of both and has quickly become a fan favorite.
In order to add a tasty cinnamon roll flavor to your Red Velvet Frap, just add cinnamon
dolce syrup on top of the raspberry syrup (again, one pump for a tall, two pumps for
a grande, and three pumps for a venti).
Valencia Creme Frappuccino
This creamy orange drink is a perfect alternative to the equally popular and delicious Orange
Creamsicle Frappuccino for customers less keen on the orange mango juice.
It’s also much simpler to order at the counter.
Just ask for a Valencia Orange Refresher blended with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino base.
Starbucks Secret Menu also offered a convenient tip for those looking to lighten their barista’s
load—the drink can be abbreviated to “VOR, VBF” on the side of the cup.
The Orange Creamsicle Frap that inspired this simpler version was created by Barista Tavia
H as an orange-mango rendition of the on-menu Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino.
If you’re placing an online or mobile order, feel free to try out the more complex recipe,
since it won’t lead to a lineup behind you as you explain your order.
The original Orange Creamsicle Frap is as follows: your choice of milk to the first
line, orange mango or Valencia Orange Refresher Juice to the second line, added classic syrup
(two pumps for a tall, three pumps for a grande, and four pumps for a venti), added creme base
(two pumps for a tall, three pumps for a grande, and four pumps for a venti) and optionally,
whipped cream.
The simpler version knocks off several steps and also minimizes the sugar content of the
drink, by cutting out the extra syrups required to balance the Orange Creamsicle Frap.
No matter which option you choose, though, you’ll get a delightfully creamy and citrusy
summer treat!
Mango Frappuccino
This fan-made concoction takes advantage of Starbucks’ seasonal rollout of Black Mango
Tea, which puts mango syrup back on Starbucks counters across the country.
The basic Mango Frappuccino recipe is super sweet as well as super simple.
It’s a fan favorite on Starbucks Secret Menu, and definitely deserves a spot in your
summer drink arsenal.
To order one, just ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made with one less scoop of vanilla
bean powder and added mango syrup (three pumps for a tall, four for a grande, and five for
a venti).
Like the Red Velvet Frap, the Mango Frap has an on-menu counterpart—the Mango Pineapple
Frappuccino Blended Creme.
Starbucks’ website describes the drink as a taste of the tropics.
Nevertheless, the Mango Frap is a good option for the pineapple-averse and those looking
for a simple customized drink with a clear, uncomplicated flavor.
The Mango Pineapple Frap also offers a slightly different marbled look because of the layers
of orange-hued mango pineapple sauce mixed in with the creme base.
A pure mango Frappuccino has been released in Singapore, however.
The Mango Mango Frappuccino rolled out in 2018, incorporating honey and citrus notes
of Alphonso Mango into a blend of mango jelly, mango juice and milk.
Bubble Gum Frappuccino
This nostalgic, uncaffeinated drink is another lovely summer option that’s not overly sweet—though
it does draw inspiration from the popular candy.
Bubblegum was also one of two candy-influenced summer additions to the Starbucks Mexico menu
during the company’s “back to the flavor” campaign, alongside the previously mentioned
Cotton Candy Frap.
To replicate the bubblegum flavor stateside, just ask for a Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino
with no classic syrup (unless you like it sweeter) and added raspberry syrup (one pump
for a tall, two pumps for a grande, and three pumps for a venti).
You can thank Barista Jennifer V of Plant City, Florida for this nostalgic treat.
So Yummy wrote of the two candy-themed releases that they were “made for your Instagram…
but they’re a bit much, no?”
They went on to characterize the candy-inspired flavor as ‘adorable’—and it’s satisfying
both nostalgic adults and kids.
Starbucks Secret Menu has amassed a number of similar candy-influenced Frappuccino recipes
alongside Bubblegum, including Skittles, Tootsie Roll, Marshmallow Crème, Caramel Candy, and
Pink Starburst to name a few.
The chain’s movement toward sweeter, candy-inspired drinks epitomizes what people love about the
famous Frappuccinos—they’re a socially acceptable way for adults to get their milkshake
fix, while also giving kids and tweens a sweet introduction to the coffee chain.
Chocolate Dalmatian Frappuccino
This Frappuccino variation, inspired by the black-and-white spotted dog breed, is ideal
for creative customers who love the classic Starbucks white chocolate mocha.
It’s also a super simple modification.
Just order a White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino as usual, with added java chips.
Ask for it topped with even more java chips in the whipped cream to complete the Dalmatian
effect, and optionally, add some vanilla or hazelnut syrup for extra sweetness.
The White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino automatically contains caffeine, so the Chocolate Dalmatian
Frap is a perfect blend of frozen treat and actual caffeine delivery system—you won’t
need to double up with an actual coffee to get your caffeine fix from this tasty treat.
This likely contributes to its popularity with coffee-loving customers who also enjoy
customized drinks.
Best of all, the addition of java chips likely won’t cost you as much as some secret menu
drinks with more significant modifications.
You can also apply the Chocolate Dalmatian formula to a regular hot or iced white chocolate
mocha as well for a chocolate-spotted version of the white mocha drink in all its forms.
The Chocolate Dalmatian Mocha is one of Starbucks’ most popular secret menu items, and it’s
easy to see why, since the simple modification is both creative and novel without sacrificing
caffeine content.
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