Starbucks has become arguably the most popular coffee shop chain in the world. The company got its start in Seattle in the 1970’s, and have opened stores all across the United States and the other parts of the world. Starbucks originally got its start with coffee, however their specialty drinks are their best sellers. Weather its a seasonal latte or a frappucino, Starbucks has a great menu of drinks to choose from. However, there is a “secret menu”. This secret menu is composed of specialty drinks that you have to ask your barista to make, and the drinks vary from location to location. However most of these drinks you can make yourself with the right Starbucks ingredients thanks to the website starbuckssecretmenu.net. We are going to take a look at some of the more delectable ones from the secret menu.
5. The OMG Brownie Frappuccino
If the original frappuccino wasn’t enough for you, or had t0o few sugars for you, then the OMG Brownie should meet your needs. Calli and Sara of a Starbucks in Manhattan, Kansas are credited with this creation. This frappuccino is extremely rich and flavorful, as it uses a full double chocolate chunk brownie from Starbucks. The recipe for this treat is a normal coffee frappuccino blended with a full double chocolate chunk brownie, 1.5 pumps of white mocha syrup, 1.5 pumps of toffee nut syrup, and topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs.
4. Cinnamon Bun Hot Chocolate
The normal hot chocolate at Starbucks is a all time classic. The original hot chocolate came in a few different flavors is very popular during the fall and winter time. However a barista from Purcellville, Virginia wanted to spice up this drink. He thought it would be a good idea to create a hot chocolate that tasted like a cinnamon sticky bun, and yes it was a good idea. To make this drink you need your barista to provide you with 1 pump mocha syrup, 1 pump white mocha syrup, 1 pump cinnamon dolce syrup, 1 pump vanilla syrup, and 1 pump caramel syrup added to hot milk topped with whip cream.
3. The Burnt Marshmallow
If you’re looking for a quick and easy wake up call that tastes great, then the Burnt Marshmallow is for you. Most people grab expressos because they want a quick caffeine shot; this drink is something more. The recipe is simple: you start with either a single or a double shot of expresso machiato, and 2 pumps of white mocha syrup, and drizzle caramel on top.
2. Raspberry Cheesecake Latte
This delicious drink of off the Starbucks secret menu is sure to please coffee lovers of all kinds. A barista from Alexandria, Louisiana came up with this delicious drinkable desert. Essentially you take the classic Starbucks Latte and add flan syrup (3-5 pumps depending on size), cinnamon dolce syrup (1-3 pumps), and raspberry syrup (1.5-2 pumps). The beverage is then topped with caramel and flan drizzle.
1. Red Velvet Frappuccino
This amazing specialty drink off the secret menu is something you just have to try for yourself. This raspberry chocolate drink is a great choice for those who want to combine their dessert and coffee into one meal. The Red Velvet Frappuccino is a frappuccino made from one half white chocolate frappuccino and one half regular mocha frappuccino. Next you add some raspberry syrup and top it off with whip cream.
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