Starbucks is known for its coffee all over the world. Their menu has something for all types of coffee-lovers out there. And they also have something for the non-coffee drinkers. Many Starbucks enthusiasts have come up with innovative drinks to satisfy their thirst. Now we will see Does Starbucks Have A Secret Menu? in this article.
The secret menu is now well known around the world. Anyone can easily google some famous off-menu beverages that Starbucks can offer. Secret menus were started by some hard-core fans of the coffee chain, since then, the trend has caught up with the world.
What is Starbucks’ secret menu?
If you are active on Instagram and follow the hashtag StarbucksSecretMenu, you have seen some serious pretty beverages that are not listed on their official menu. You have even tried to ask the barista on your next trip to Starbucks for the pretty pink drink and even showed the picture for reference but sadly they did not know how to make that.
So, are the pictures lying or the barista? The truth is no one is lying. Starbucks does not have an official secret menu. The baristas at any outlet are not trained to make these drinks. The drinks on Instagram are just customizations made on request. However, knowing how to order the customized drink can give you entry into the secret menu that you always wanted.
How to order a secret drink?
Ordering a secret drink is as easy as ordering a regular drink, the only trick is that you have to know the recipe of the secret beverage. So, the next time you walk into Starbucks intending to order a secret beverage, have your recipe ready so that you can guide the barista in making the custom drink.
Here is the best way to order:
- Know what size you want for the drink. You can order a short, tall, grande, venti, or Trenta size as per your preference.
- Know your base drink. A base drink would be customized to suit your drink. This drink is from its main menu.
- Substitute ingredients to match the recipe. Substitutions like using water instead of milk, hot milk instead of cold, skimmed or non-skimmed, etc.
- The final step is to add any extra ingredient you want. Any extra toppings you want, add them here. Any extra whipped cream, or caramel drizzle, would come last.
Does every Starbucks have a secret menu?
There is nothing like an official secret menu, the answer to this question is still unclear. All the secret beverages are made by baristas. The secret menu exists in every outlet as long as the baristas are willing to make the secret drink.
Some famous secret beverages and how to order them
- Skittles Frappuccino: The pink drink is made on the base drink of Strawberries and Crème Frappuccino. Do not add any classic syrup but add vanilla syrup – 2 pumps for a tall, 3 pumps for a grande, and 4 pumps for a venti. And add raspberry syrup – ½, 1, or 1 ½ pump for a tall, grande, or venti respectively.
- Pink Drink: The famous pink drink is made of Strawberry Acai Refresher mixed in coconut milk and finished with fresh strawberries and blackberries.
- Butterbeer Frappuccino: This one is for all the Harry Potter fans. Order a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino, add three pumps of toffee nut syrup and caramel syrup each, and complete the foamy drink with whipped cream with a caramel drizzle. To enjoy it better make it in whole milk for better consistency.
- Cookie and cream Frappuccino: This is possibly the most simple recipe on the secret menu. Order a double chocolate chip Frappuccino and add white mocha syrup to it and it’s done!
- The Undertow: This drink is made on an iced double espresso. To customize it, add 2 pumps of vanilla syrup and 2 ounces of half and half.
- Pumpkin Pie Frappuccino: The very famous pumpkin pie Frappuccino which takes the internet by storm during Halloween is surprisingly a grande pumpkin crème Frappuccino made in heavy cream. Add cinnamon dolce syrup and cinnamon powder to it. Lastly, top it off with cinnamon dolce sprinkles and whipped cream.
What do baristas think of this secret menu?
Though the baristas do not mind customizing drinks for you, it becomes a real hassle for them when the customer orders an item off the secret menu without knowing the recipe. Also making these customized drinks take extra time so it is better not to order them during rush hours.
Conclusion
Ordering drinks off-menu in Starbucks is quite easy as long as you know the recipe and can give clear instructions to the barista. Also, all of the secret drinks can be made provided they have the extra ingredients needed to customize the drinks in their stock. They do not allow ingredients that are bought from home to be added to their drinks.
FAQ
- How many ways can Starbucks drinks be customized?
There is no official number but a spokesperson has said that there are 17000+ ways to customize the Starbucks drinks.
- Does the customization cost extra?
Starbucks charges extra for every alteration or an extra ingredient in the drink.
- Can I order something that is not there in any secret menu?
Yes, you can customize the drinks as you like. There is no menu for the baristas to follow, they follow the recipe you give them.
