Halloween is over, and it seems like Christmas is already smacking us in the face; it's only the beginning of November. Starbucks has many iconic fall/winter drinks, but there are some amazing drinks that are not on the menu. Here is a list of the best fall/winter Starbucks secret menu items to enjoy this Holiday season.
1. Fall in a Cup
Fall in a cup is literally all the best flavors of fall in one cup! This drink is best as a latte, but you can get it with any type of drink. Here is the recipe:
- Start with a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- Add Caramel syrup (1.5 pumps for tall, 2 pumps for grande, 2.5 pumps for venti, 3 pumps for a cold venti).
- Add Chai Syrup ( 1 pump for tall, 1.5 pumps for grande, 2 pumps for venti, 2.5 for cold venti).
- Top with whipped cream, pumpkin powder, and caramel drizzle.
2. Christmas Cookie Frappuccino
What's better than a dessert as a drink! This delicious Christmas cookie frap will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit! Here is the recipe:
- Start with a creme base frappuccino.
- Add Peppermint Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti).
- Add Toffee Nut Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti).
- Top with whipped cream and a raw sugar packet sprinkled on top.
- Optional: Top with caramel drizzle.
3. Fall Iced Tea
If you are not a coffee drinker, then here is an option for you so you can still enjoy the fall flavors: fall iced tea! This drink takes refreshing iced tea and adds some delicious flavors to put you in the spirit of the season. Here is the recipe:
A grande Teavana shaken iced black tea with coconut milk in place of water.
Two pumps of pumpkin spice sauce.
Two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup, and one dried orange slice.
4. White Christmas Frappuccino
What's better than a white Christmas? This delicious frap is the perfect way to have Christmas in a cup! Here is the recipe:
- Begin with a vanilla bean frappuccino.
- Add white mocha syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti).
- Add peppermint syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti).
- Top with whipped cream and peppermint mocha curls.
5. The Roasted Chestnut
Nothing sounds more comforting than a roasted chestnut on a cold winter day. Here is the perfect Starbucks drink to put you in that mood:
- Start with a hazelnut macchiato.
- Add toffee nut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti).
- Add extra hazelnut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti).
- Add white chocolate mocha Syrup (1/2 pump tall and grande, 1 pump venti).
- Top with spiced whipped cream and hazelnut drizzle.
6. Pumpkin Chai Latte
For all those Chai lovers out there, this is the perfect fall drink for you! Here is the recipe:
- Start with a chai tea latte (1.5 pumps Chai for tall, 2 grande, 2.5 venti).
- Add pumpkin spice sauce (1.5 pumps tall, 2 grande, 2.5 venti).
- Top with whipped and pumpkin spice topping.
- Optional: Feel like drinking it dirty? Add an espresso shot for an extra kick.
7. Caramel Pumpkin Macchiato
Caramel and pumpkin are staple flavors for the fall, especially when combined. Here is the perfect recipe to enjoy both flavors in harmony:
- Start with a caramel macchiato.
- Make it with Pumpkin Spice Syrup instead of vanilla.
- Top with pumpkin spice topping.
8. Snow Ball Frappucino
Nothing puts people in the holiday spirit more than snow, so why not have it in a cup? This is a delicious drink that will surely get you in the cold-weather spirit of the holidays. Here is the recipe:
- Start with a White Chocolate Creme Frappuccino
- Add toffee nut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti).
- Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti).
- Top with caramel brulée topping.
9. Apple Cider
Another option to enjoy the fall if you are not into coffee, plus, who doesn't love apple cider? Here is a delicious way to get a warm apple cider right at your local Starbucks. Here's the recipe:
- Begin with steamed apple juice.
- Add Oprah chai syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti).
10. Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a classic holiday dessert, and now you can drink it! It's is definitely a guilty pleasure, but it is so worth it! Here is the recipe:
- Start with a peppermint mocha frappuccino.
- Make it with half mocha sauce/half white chocolate sauce.
OR
- Start with a peppermint hot chocolate.
- Make it with half mocha sauce/half white chocolate sauce.
I hope you enjoy thes delicious fall/winter starbucks drinks so you can enjoy the upcoming holiday season!
