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How to Order from the Starbucks Secret Menu Like a Pro

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:

  • Banana Split Frappuccino

  • Pink Drink (plus the Purple Drink!)

  • Cotton Candy Frappuccino

  • Grasshopper Frappuccino

  • Raspberry Caramel Macchiato

  • 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:

  1. Pick your size

  2. Order a Strawberry Açaí Refresher

  3. Ask to replace the water with coconut milk

  4. 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:

  • Walk into stores

  • Scan product barcodes

  • Upload receipts

  • Shop online

  • Watch short videos

  • 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.

Savor Your First Sip and Save with Starbucks

Whether it’s the feeling that time has paused as you enjoy your morning commute momentarily lost in your current read, the luxury experienced on vacation, or a long summer day filled with the perfect mixture of nostalgia from season’s past and a joy for the present moment, all three share a common theme: leisure. But, the happiness and relaxation found in moments of rest does not need to be limited to specific days. Instead, leisure can be cultivated every morning when you savor your first sip with Starbucks.

For many, including us, going to Starbucks for coffee (or tea!) is not something we do to simply check something off of our morning to-do list. Whether we’re on our way to work, leaving the gym, or running through drive through as we take our kids to school, Starbucks is more than coffee; Starbucks is a ritual. Although we’re all often in a rush to get to our destination, we’ve learned the best way to enjoy Starbucks is actually not on the go. Instead, the best way to enjoy Starbucks is slowly and with leisure.

In order to cultivate a more leisurely Starbucks experience, we have started brewing our coffee at home. That’s one of the not-so-hidden gem facts about Starbucks. The drinks you love to enjoy, whether it’s a French Press, pour over, espresso, or even just a regular cup, can be created on your own without a barista in sight with Starbuck’s brew guide. And, now you can save on select Starbucks products with select retailers in store and online with Shopkick! Simply open the app, scan your Starbucks products, and submit your receipt.

How to earn kicks while saving money

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Step 1: Get kicks in stores or online by scanning or purchasing select Starbucks products

 

 

shopkick starbucksStep 2: Choose your favorite brew method

 

 

 

shopkick starbucksStep 3: Enjoy your coffee and savings

 

 

 

With the savings you earn by using Shopkick, you can create even more leisure in your day. Think about purchasing the coffee pot you’ve been eyeing that will make your Starbucks taste even more flavorful, opt to add the book you’ve wanted to read to your cart, or whip together a delicious brunch menu and invite friends over for coffee and conversation. Saving on Starbucks means you can design a better morning during the week or just on the weekend that feels indulgent and fulfilling. There is no better way to enjoy savings than that!

Your first step toward a new leisurely morning routine is as simple as enjoying your first sip of your morning cup with Starbucks at home. Welcome to the Morning Club. We’re so happy you’ve joined us to savor a few slow moments before the rest of the day begins.

Don’t have Shopkick yet?

Download it now to start earning free gift cards the fun and easy way!

Get SWEET kicks this Blue Weekend plus a chance to win a Disney gift card!

The sweetest kicks of the summer are here! Earn up to 18,500 kicks when you walk in, scan, submit receipts, and make purchases with your linked card in stores like T.J. Maxx, Carter’s, Brighton, and more. You can also earn up to 25 kicks per $1 spent online through Shopkick on Groupon, Kohls.com, and many more! Check out our kick plan below or open the app now to start scooping up kicks!

Plus, get entered for a chance to win $500 in kicks toward a DISNEY GIFT CARD when you use your linked card as credit in stores, submit a receipt, or make a purchase online through Shopkick during Blue Weekend.

SWEET kicks in stores

August 24 – 26

 50 kicks
Aug 25 only

 50 kicks
Aug 25 only

150 kicks
Aug 25 only

 4 kicks*
was 2 kicks/$1

150 kicks
Aug 25 only

 2 kicks**
was 1 kick/$1

150 kicks
Aug 25 only
 6 kicks
was 3 kicks/$1

150 kicks
Aug 25 only
6 kicks
was 3 kicks/$1

150 kicks
Aug 25 only
 6 kicks
was 3 kicks/$1

100 kicks
10 kicks
was 5 kicks/$1

200 kicks
 8 kicks
was 4 kicks/$1
*Scan your Shopkick QR code
**Also available at fabletics.com

SWEET kicks through the app

August 24 – 26

25 kicks/$1
Aug 24-25
30 kicks/$1
Aug 26
was 8 kicks/$1

25 kicks/$1
was 15 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 7 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 5 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 3 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 5 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 5 kicks/$1

10 kicks/$1
was 3 kicks/$1

10 kicks/$1
was 3 kicks/$1

10 kicks/$1
was 3 kicks/$1

10 kicks/$1
was 2 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 7 kicks/$1

10 kicks/$1
was 5 kicks/$1

15 kicks/$1
was 6 kicks/$1

10 kicks/$1
was 3 kicks/$1

Chance to win BIG at Disney

But wait, there’s more!

disney giveaway blue weekend

Get entered for a chance to win $500 in kicks toward a DISNEY GIFT CARD when you use your linked card as credit in stores, submit a receipt, or make a purchase online through Shopkick during Blue Weekend. Check out more details here: https://goo.gl/JYxdJH or open the app now to start scooping up the sweet kicks!

*Some exclusions may apply. Please check the app for more information.

Don’t have the app?

Download it here to start earning free gift cards for the shopping you already do!

Get your Starbucks fix at home (and earn kicks!)

Did you get your morning fix? If you did, it was only one (or two) of the 400 million cups of coffee Americans drink every day. Many of us can thank Starbucks for providing our morning cup of joe. Whether you’re a Starbucks fanatic or just like their vibe, you can now get kicks for Starbucks!

Earn kicks for Starbucks in stores

Scan and submit receipts to earn kicks for select Starbucks ground coffee and K-Cups in stores like Walmart, Target, and many more. Open the app to find scans near you!

 

Earn kicks for Starbucks online

You can also find your favorite Starbucks products online through Shopkick and earn kicks with every $1 spent on stores like Walmart.com, Boxed, Jet, and more.

Waking up is easy when you can enjoy your favorite cup of Starbucks coffee in the comfort of your home. With coffee this convenient, you’ll be ready for the day in no time.

Bring your Starbucks fix home with you, and go ahead and treat yourself to that second cup — you’ve earned it!

Don’t have Shopkick yet?

Download it now to start earning a free gift card for the shopping you already do!