Not all off-menu drinks will please your taste buds — but some are surprisingly delicious. Once you learn the ins and outs of the Starbucks secret menu, don’t be surprised if your usual Iced Caramel Macchiato gets benched. A little switch-up never hurt anyone!
What Is the Starbucks Secret Menu?
If you’ve never heard of the Starbucks secret menu, welcome to the club — you’re officially in the know. These are creative, custom drinks dreamed up by customers and baristas over the years, and they’ve taken on a serious cult following. Some of the most popular include:
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Banana Split Frappuccino
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Pink Drink (plus the Purple Drink!)
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Cotton Candy Frappuccino
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Grasshopper Frappuccino
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Raspberry Caramel Macchiato
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Red Velvet Frappuccino
They’re not listed on the official menu, but if you know the recipe, you can still order them.
How to Order a Secret Menu Drink
Let’s say you want to try the famous Pink Drink — a refreshing mix of fruity flavors and coconut milk. Here’s the trick: most baristas won’t recognize secret menu names. Instead, treat it like a custom drink and spell out the ingredients clearly.
How to order the Pink Drink:
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Pick your size
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Order a Strawberry Açaí Refresher
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Ask to replace the water with coconut milk
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Add freeze-dried strawberries for a sweet finish
It’s that easy. And if you forget how to order your favorites, you can find the steps on secret menu apps or fan websites.
Bonus Tip: Earn Free Starbucks Gift Cards While You Sip
Love trying new drinks? Make your Starbucks habit even sweeter with Shopkick. It’s a free rewards app that lets you earn gift cards (including Starbucks!) just by doing things you already do:
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Walk into stores
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Scan product barcodes
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Upload receipts
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Shop online
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Watch short videos
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Refer friends
The points you earn (called kicks) can be redeemed for Starbucks gift cards — and yes, you can use them to order secret menu drinks!
Pro tip: Pay with a Shopkick gift card and still earn Stars in the Starbucks Rewards program. Double the perks, double the fun.
Your Order, Upgraded
Now that you’ve cracked the code, go ahead — order like a Starbucks insider. Whether it’s the Cotton Candy Frappuccino or your own secret blend, don’t be afraid to try something new and share your favorite hacks.
