𤍠Updated October 2026
Starbucks Secret Menu: 13 Drinks and Exactly How to Order Them
The Starbucks secret menu is a set of fan-made customizations of regular drinks. Here are the best ones, with the exact base drink and changes to ask for, so any barista can make them.
The Starbucks secret menu is not an official menu. It is a collection of custom drinks created by customers by changing syrups, milks and toppings on regular menu items. Because baristas are not trained on secret menu names, you always order by recipe: say the size and base drink first, then the changes. Every recipe below uses ingredients that are on the regular US menu, unless noted as seasonal.
How to Order From the Starbucks Secret Menu
- 1. Size: Tall, Grande, Venti or Trenta.
- 2. Base drink: the regular menu item the recipe starts from, such as a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino.
- 3. Changes: milk swaps, extra or different syrups, and ingredients to leave out.
- 4. Toppings: whipped cream, cold foam, drizzle or java chips last.
Tip: the easiest way is the Starbucks app. Pick the base drink, add the customizations, and the barista gets the exact recipe on the label. Each added syrup, sauce or topping may cost extra.
Secret Menu Frappuccinos
Butterbeer Frappuccino
Twix Frappuccino
Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino
Cookies and Cream Frappuccino
Thin Mint Frappuccino (holiday)
| Secret menu drink | Order this | Then ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Butterbeer Frappuccino | Grande Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino | Add 3 pumps caramel syrup and caramel drizzle on top. When toffee nut syrup is in season, swap 1â2 caramel pumps for toffee nut. |
| Twix Frappuccino | Grande Java Chip Frappuccino | Add 2 pumps caramel and 1 pump hazelnut syrup, with caramel drizzle in the cup and on top. |
| Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino | Grande Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino | Add 2 pumps cinnamon dolce syrup and top with whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping. |
| Cookies and Cream Frappuccino | Grande Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino | Add java chips blended in and top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle. |
| Thin Mint Frappuccino (holiday) | Grande Java Chip Frappuccino | Add 2 pumps peppermint syrup. Peppermint is usually only available during the holiday season. |
Secret Menu Refreshers and Teas
Purple Drink
Pink Drink with Vanilla Cold Foam
Strawberry Lemonade Twist
| Secret menu drink | Order this | Then ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Drink | Grande Iced Passion Tango Tea | Ask for no water, add soy milk and 3 pumps vanilla syrup. |
| Pink Drink with Vanilla Cold Foam | Grande Pink Drink | Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam on top for a strawberries-and-cream taste. |
| Strawberry Lemonade Twist | Grande Strawberry Açaà Lemonade | Ask for light ice and add 1 pump vanilla syrup. |
Secret Menu Coffee Drinks
Dirty Chai
Nutella Latte
Tuxedo Mocha
Snickerdoodle Latte
Iced Caramel Cold Brew Float
| Secret menu drink | Order this | Then ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Chai | Grande Chai Latte | Add 1 or 2 shots of espresso (hot or iced). |
| Nutella Latte | Grande Caffè Mocha | Add 2 pumps hazelnut syrup; skip the whipped cream if you prefer it lighter. |
| Tuxedo Mocha | Grande Caffè Mocha | Ask for half mocha sauce and half white chocolate mocha sauce. |
| Snickerdoodle Latte | Grande Cinnamon Dolce Latte | Add 1 pump white chocolate mocha sauce and keep the cinnamon dolce topping. |
| Iced Caramel Cold Brew Float | Grande Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew | Add 2 pumps caramel syrup and caramel drizzle on top of the sweet cream. |
Secret Menu Drinks That Became Official
Some fan favorites became so popular that Starbucks added them to the regular menu. The Pink Drink began as a customer customization of the Strawberry AçaĂ Refresher with coconutmilk, and the âMedicine Ballâ is now on the menu as the Honey Citrus Mint Tea. Both are covered on our Refreshers and tea menu pages.
Secret Menu Etiquette
- Order by recipe, not by name.
- Use the app for drinks with many changes, especially during the morning rush.
- Expect extra charges for added syrups, sauces, cold foam and espresso shots.
- Seasonal syrups such as peppermint are only available part of the year.
Browse the regular Starbucks drinks menu to find more base drinks, or see the Frappuccino menu for every blended flavor.
Starbucks Secret Menu FAQs
Is the Starbucks secret menu real?
Not officially. It is a set of customer-created customizations of regular drinks. Any barista can make them if you give the recipe.
How do I order a secret menu drink at Starbucks?
Say the size and the regular base drink, then list the changes, for example: âGrande Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino with 3 pumps of caramel and caramel drizzle.â
Can I order secret menu drinks in the Starbucks app?
Yes. Choose the base drink in the app and add the customizations. This is the easiest way to get the recipe right.
Do secret menu drinks cost more?
Usually a little. You pay for the base drink plus any extra syrups, sauces, toppings or espresso shots.
What is the most famous Starbucks secret menu drink?
The Butterbeer Frappuccino and the Twix Frappuccino are two of the best-known secret menu recipes, and the Pink Drink started as one before becoming official.
Recipes are customer-created and may taste different by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.