20 Secret Menu Starbucks Drinks That Outshine a PSL
Ordering from the Starbucks Secret Menu just hits different.
There's something about ordering from the Starbucks Secret Menu that has you feeling just a little bit cooler than everyone else. It's the exclusivity, the I-know-something-you-don't, the assuredness with which you order an item that's not physically on the menu that no one else can see. And frankly, we're here for it.
Not to be elitist about our coffee, but if your Starbucks order is boring then, boy, bye. It's 2022 and there are too many amazing Starbucks options out there to order your coffee black. And social media makes it even more accessible, too—TikTokers and Instagram influencers are always sharing their fave secret drinks online. Some IGers even have their own orders!
Are you finally ready to step up your Starbucks-ordering game? Check out the most frequently asked questions about the Starbucks Secret Menu drinks—plus, the most beloved Secret Menu drinks.
What Is the Starbucks Secret Menu?
The Starbucks Secret Menu is just what it sounds like—it's like a speakeasy menu that you have to know about in order to order. There's no physical menu for the Secret Menu—you just have to know what to ask for.
How Do You Order Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks?
To order an item from the Starbucks Secret Menu, you should look it up online beforehand (we've listed several of the most popular drinks below, so scroll down to that if you need) that way you know what to ask for in advance. (Because let's be honest—most baristas don't have the Secret Menu items memorized!)
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The number of Secret Menu drinks at Starbucks is endless and not every location will know the name of a drink. For that reason, if you want to order something off the Starbucks Secret Menu, you may have to tell your Starbucks barista what ingredients go in each drink—for example, how many pumps of each syrup, what flavors and extra shots, etc.
What's the Lowest Carb Drink at Starbucks?
Counting calories? No worries—Starbucks still has options for you. Some low-carb drinks at Starbucks include fresh brewed coffee (such as Pike Place, Blonde Roast or Dark Roast), cold brew, espresso and unsweetened ice teas (like chai, green, black, white, earl gray, English breakfast and passion tango).
Low-carb, keto-friendly add-ons include heavy cream (it has more fat than carbs) and almond milk (only about five grams of carbohydrates). The other plant-based milk options at Starbucks are pretty high in sugar, so steer clear of those if you can.
For a low-carb drink, skip the sweetener, but if you're desperate for a kick, add some Stevia.
Don't want to DIY your own low-carb drink? Try any one of these low-carb beverages that are also keto-friendly:
Americano With Heavy Cream
Brewed Oprah Chai Tea Bag
Faux Frapp
Grande Expresso Coffee Over Ice With 2 Pumps of Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Iced Cinnamon Refresher
Iced Espresso With Heavy Cream with a Pump of Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
Keto White Drink
Low-Carb Flat White
Skinny Mocha
Steamer (Almond milk unsweetened with two shots of sugar-free cinnamon dolce)
Sugar-Free Pink Drink
Sugar-Free Purple Drink
Related: 20 Best Starbucks Copycat Recipes
What Drinks Can I Get Skinny at Starbucks?
The "healthiest" drinks at Starbucks are all 100 calories or less and can be ordered as "Skinny." In general, request your drink as "light" or "skinny," tell your barista to reduce the amount of syrup, and hold the whip too.
Here are some of the Starbucks drinks you can get skinny:
Caramel Frappuccino Light
Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte
Unsweetened Ice Coffee
Unsweetened Ice Tea
Best Starbucks Secret Menu drinks
TikTok Matcha Pink Drink
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Doesn't it just look so aesthetically pleasing? The good news is—for matcha-lovers at least—that it tastes delicious too. Just ask for a Pink Drink topped with vanilla sweet cream cold foam with one scoop of matcha blended into the foam.
Marvel Drink
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The Marvel Drink is pretty simple to make (for the barista) but pretty freakin' cool to look at (and drink!) for the drinker. It's a grande Strawberry Frappuccino—ask for extra puree—plus, two pumps of white mocha drizzled on in a spiderweb design.
Frozen Elsa Drink
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The Frozen Elsa drink starts off with whipped cream at the bottom of your cup. Then the barista throws in milk, ice, three pumps of peppermint, and three pumps of creme syrup. It's then topped off with more whipped cream and blue food coloring.
Starburst Drink
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Starbuckers with a sweet tooth for this candy-flavored drink will want to order a venti blended strawberry lemonade with peach juice and three pumps of raspberry.
Related: This Copycat Starbucks Dragon Drink Tastes Like a Tropical Vacation
Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino
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Almost as authentic-looking as a real slice of strawberry cheesecake, this secret menu item is a vanilla bean frapp with your preferred number of pumps of both white mocha and raspberry.
Twixxy Latte
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It's three pumps of dark caramel sauce, one shot of espresso, soy milk, ice, vanilla sweet cream, one pump of mocha, a caramel drizzle, and cookie crumble. It literally looks like a Twix bar!
Pineapple Starburst Refresher
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Can't get enough of the original Starburst drink from the Starbucks Secret Menu? Try this add-on: a venti pineapple lemonade with raspberry syrup blended with strawberry puree in the bottom of the cup.
Cotton Candy Frapp
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The Cotton Candy Frappuccino consists of milk, ice, raspberry syrup, strawberry sauce, vanilla syrup, base, whipped cream and pink sprinkles.
Baby Yoda Frap
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For Mandalorian fans, there's even a Starbucks Secret Menu drink modeled after everybody's favorite little Star Wars creature. To order the Baby Yoda frap, ask for a matcha green tea frappuccino with caramel drizzle, whipped cream, and extra caramel and caramel ribbon crunch on top.
Related: 15 Starbucks Copycats to Save You $$$ While You Sip Your Caffeine Fix
Gummy Bear Refresher
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Love sweet? Order a Strawberry Açaí Refresher with peach juice (instead of water) and two pumps of raspberry. You can also add a scoop of berries for extra flavor!
The TikTok Drink
Ah, the TikTok drink. TikTok is probably the first-ever social media platform to have a Starbucks drink named after it, but here we are. To order, ask for a venti Strawberry Açaí Refresher—three scoops of blackberries and one scoop of ice.
Virgin Malibu Drink
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Does your go-to drink at the bar include Malibu rum? Then you'll love the Malibu Drink off the Secret Starbucks menu. It tastes just as fruity and delicious, but without the alcohol. Ask for a sweetened lemonade with coconut milk and vanilla syrup.
Thin Mints Frappuccino
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To order the Thin Mints Frappuccino (inspired by the famous Girl Scouts cookies), ask for a grande double-chocolate chip frappuccino with an extra pump of mocha, two pumps of peppermint, topped with mocha cookie crumble and a sprinkle of matcha powder.
Related: 20 Must-Make Starbucks Copycat Recipes, Including the Lemon Loaf, Pink Drink & PSL
Tiana Frappuccino
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Inspired by the Disney princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, order this Starbucks Secret Menu item by asking for a grande green tea frappuccino with coconut milk, one pump of peppermint, extra whip cream on the bottom and top and mocha cookie crumbles on the bottom and top.
Skinny Peppermint Mocha
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Order the standard Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks as a "skinny." You can do this by asking for it "light" or "skinny," or by skipping the whipped cream, asking for non-fat milk and a peppermint tea bag (instead of the peppermint pumps!) instead.
Honey Bee Cold Brew
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To check out a recent add to Starbucks Secret Menu, order the Honey Bee Cold Brew. Order it by asking for a signature cold brew, two pumps of honey blend sweetener, one pump of vanilla syrup, a splash of almond milk, vanilla sweet cream foam, drizzled honey, and toasted honey. It's honey heaven!
French Toast Shaken Espresso
To order the French Toast Shaken Espresso, ask for a grande Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Expresso. Add extra ice, light oat milk, and one pump brown sugar, one pump white mocha. The best part is—it's only 85 calories!
Related: Low-Calorie Starbucks Drinks
Butterbeer Frappuccino
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If your answer to the question, "Do you love Harry Potter?" is "Always," then you'll be magically transported to Hogsmeade when you order the Butterbeer Frappuccino at any Starbucks. Just ask for a creme frappuccino with three pumps of caramel syrup and three pumps of toffee nut syrup, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Jack Skellington
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Love Nightmare Before Christmas? Celebrate your adoration for the film with the Jack Skellington: a pumpkin spice frappuccino with a shot of chai, a shot of espresso, and topped with mocha whipped cream and java chips.
Skittles Frappuccino
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To order a Skittles Frappuccino from Starbucks, here's what you'll need to ask for: Strawberry purée, whole milk, four pumps of vanilla, one-and-a-half pumps of raspberry, cream base and ice. Don't forget the whipped cream on top, plus an extra dash of strawberry purée!
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