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20 Most Popular Starbucks Drinks You Can Make at Home

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If you find yourself yearning for that perfect cup of hot or iced Starbucks but want to enjoy it from the comfort of your own home, then you’re reading the right article. That’s right, I’m unveiling the most popular Starbucks drinks recipes so you can say goodbye to long lines and expensive visits.

Obviously, you can’t earn Starbucks Rewards at home, but you’ll get to unleash your inner barista. Don’t worry, you can still get the in-store feel by pouring your drink in a Starbucks color changing cup or one of the seasonal Starbucks reusable cups.

Whether you’re craving a velvety caramel macchiato or the famous Pink Drink, we’ve got the copycat recipes. So, grab your favorite mug and let’s start mixing and blending. Download the Krazy Coupon Lady app for the latest recipes, kitchen hacks, and restaurant news.

 

1. Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte

starbucks hot cinnamon dolce latte drink

Pure bliss is exactly how you’ll feel when you take a sip of this decadent latte.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Brew a cup of strong coffee.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cinnamon dolce syrup over medium heat until steaming.
  3. Froth the milk using a frother or by vigorously whisking it.
  4. Pour the brewed coffee into a mug and add the frothed milk on top.

 

2. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Copycat Recipe

starbucks hot caramel macchiato drink

There’s something about a layered espresso drink that just makes me happy. Enjoy this drink hot or iced.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup
  • 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Caramel drizzle (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
  2. Froth the milk using a frother or by vigorously whisking it.
  3. In a cup, combine the vanilla syrup and caramel sauce. Pour the frothed milk into the cup, holding back the foam with a spoon.
  4. Add the shot of espresso or brewed coffee. Top with foam, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.

 

3. Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte

starbucks hot pumpkin spice latte drink

Ahhh… the PSL. One of the most popular Starbucks drinks that you can now make at home and save $6 every time.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Pumpkin spice for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Over medium heat, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin spice in a saucepan.
  2. Froth the milk mixture using a frother or by whisking vigorously.
  3. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a mug.
  4. Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon.
  5. Add the foam, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice on top, if desired.

 

4. Starbucks Green Tea Lemonade

starbucks iced green tea lemonade drink

Hands down the easiest drink to make. You need to steep green tea (I use the Tazo brand), add lemonade, pour over ice, and you’re good to go!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of lemonade
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1-2 green tea bags
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and steep the green tea bags for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bags and let the green tea cool.
  3. In a glass, combine equal parts of green tea and lemonade. Add ice cubes and stir well.

 

 

5. Copycat Gingerbread Latte Recipe

starbucks hot gingerbread latte drink

Impress your friends and family by making one of the holiday’s most popular drinks — the gingerbread latte. Bonus points if you make gingerbread cookies to go with it.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Ground cinnamon or gingerbread spice for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
  2. Froth the milk using a frother or by whisking vigorously.
  3. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a mug.
  4. Add the gingerbread syrup to the brewed coffee.
  5. Pour the frothed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon.
  6. For extra indulgence, top latte with foam, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or gingerbread spice.

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6. Copycat Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

starbucks frozen double chocolatey chip creme frappuccino drink

What’s better than a chocolate chip frappuccino? A double chocolate chip frappuccino, of course.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
  • 2 cups of ice cubes
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine the milk, coffee, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, and ice cubes.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

 

7. Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Recipe

starbucks hot peppermint white chocolate mocha drink

This drink is just as good iced or blended as it is hot. Don’t be afraid to change it up.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons of white chocolate sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Crushed candy cane for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Froth the milk using a frother or by whisking vigorously.
  2. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a mug.
  3. Add the white chocolate sauce and peppermint extract to the brewed coffee.
  4. Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon.
  5. Finish the drink with foam, whipped cream, and crushed candy cane if desired

 

8. Starbucks Eggnog Latte Recipe

starbucks hot eggnog latte drink

Now this drink… it’s even better homemade. And with the recipe, you can enjoy this tasty treat whenever you want.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup of eggnog
  • Ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Warm the milk and eggnog over medium heat until steaming.
  2. Froth the milk mixture using a frother or by whisking vigorously.
  3. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a mug.
  4. Pour the frothed milk and eggnog mixture over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon.

RELATED: 11 Copycat Pastry Recipes from Starbucks You Can Make at Home

 

9. Starbucks’ Pink Drink Recipe from The “Secret Menu”

starbucks iced pink drink refresher

This copycat Pink Drink from the secret menu is on a different level and tastes exactly how Starbucks makes it.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Blend the coconut milk, sliced strawberries, and ice cubes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour the strawberry mixture into a glass and add the passion fruit iced tea, stirring gently.
  3. Add liquid sweetener to taste if desired.

 

10. Copycat Iced Chai Latte

starbucks iced chai tea latte drink

Another drink that can be made hot or iced — just depends on what you’re feelin’ that day.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 2 tablespoons of chai tea concentrate or chai syrup
  • Honey or sweetener of choice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk and water until steaming. Then, add the black tea bag and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bag and let the chai-infused liquid cool.
  3. In a glass, combine the chai tea concentrate or syrup with the cooled tea.
  4. Add honey or sweetener to taste if desired.
  5. Fill a separate glass with ice cubes and pour the chai mixture over the ice.

 

11. Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino Recipe

starbucks frozen smores frappuccino drink

I love their frapps but hate the price tag that comes with it. This way, I can save money and make them at home for myself.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate syrup
  • 2 tablespoons of marshmallow syrup
  • 1 tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Additional graham cracker crumbs and chocolate syrup for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine the milk, coffee, chocolate syrup, marshmallow syrup, and graham cracker crumbs.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.
  4. Drizzle additional chocolate syrup on top and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs for garnish if desired.

 

12. Copycat Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino Recipe

starbucks frozen matcha green tea creme frappuccino drink

This Green Tea Frappuccino is on a whole other level of deliciousness. Plus, it’s super easy to make at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of strong brewed green tea, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of ice cubes
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Matcha powder for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Blend the milk, green tea, sugar, vanilla extract, and ice cubes on high speed until smooth and frothy.
  2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.
  3. For a pop of color and extra green tea flavor, dust the top with matcha powder.

 

 

13. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe

starbucks hot peppermint mocha drink

A classic holiday coffee drink made easy. The best part? Crushed up peppermint candy on top… major heart eyes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk over medium heat in a saucepan until steaming.
  2. Froth the milk using a frother or by whisking vigorously.
  3. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a mug.
  4. Add the chocolate syrup and peppermint extract to the brewed coffee.
  5. Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon.
  6. Top with foam, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings.

 

14. Copycat Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

starbucks hot salted caramel hot chocolate drink

My kids go crazy for Starbucks’ flavored hot chocolates. Instead, I save cups from Starbucks, make the hot cocoa myself, and my kids never know the difference.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix
  • 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Caramel drizzle and sea salt flakes for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk until steaming. Whisk in the hot chocolate mix, caramel sauce, and a pinch of sea salt until well combined.
  2. Continue heating until hot but not boiling.
  3. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle sea salt flakes for an extra touch of salted caramel goodness.

 

15. Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino Recipe

starbucks frozen strawberry creme frappuccino drink

Oh, junior high. This drink really takes me back. And what’s even more crazy is how much this copycat recipe tastes like the Starbucks version.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of sliced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup
  • 2 cups of ice cubes
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Additional sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine the milk, sliced strawberries, strawberry syrup, and ice cubes in a blender. Run on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.
  3. Garnish with additional sliced strawberries.

 

16. Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

starbucks frozen vanilla bean frappuccino drink

Now that you have this recipe, you’ll wanna make this delicious treat all the time.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream
  • 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup
  • 2 cups of ice cubes
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine the milk, vanilla ice cream, vanilla syrup, and ice cubes on high until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.

 

17. Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher Recipe

starbucks iced cool lime refresher drink

Keep cool in the summer with this refreshing drink. The best part is you can make a large batch in a pitcher to enjoy all. week. long.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of limeade
  • 1/2 cup of coconut water
  • 1/2 cup of cold water
  • 1 tablespoon of simple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1 cup of ice cubes
  • Sliced lime for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the limeade, coconut water, cold water, and simple syrup.
  2. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
  3. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour the limeade mixture over the ice.
  5. Garnish with a slice of lime.

 

18. Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe

starbucks iced passion tango tea lemonade

Hands down my favorite summertime drink. It’s so tasty and easy to make.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of brewed passion tea, cooled
  • 1/2 cup of lemonade
  • 1 tablespoon of simple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • Sliced lemon for garnish (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the brewed passion tea, lemonade, and simple syrup.
  2. Stir well to blend the flavors.
  3. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour the passion tea lemonade mixture over the ice.
  5. Garnish with a slice of lemon if desired.

 

19. Shaken Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte Recipe

starbucks brown sugar oat milk latte drink

For a healthier alternative to traditionally sweet Starbucks drinks, this oat milk latte is just as satisfying. The brown sugar syrup balances the coffee and oat taste. Top it with a DIY cold foam.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of oat milk
  • 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine the oat milk, espresso or coffee, and brown sugar syrup.
  2. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly mix the ingredients and chill the drink.
  4. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  5. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass.

 

20. Medicine Ball Recipe

diy starbucks medicine ball drink with tea, honey, and lemonade on counter


If you’ve been suffering with cold-related symptoms, this combination of ingredients is said to clear sinuses and open the nasal passage. The Teavana teas are known to sell out, but there are tea flavors close in flavor that can still get the job done.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Heat the water in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer.
  2. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and discard them.
  4. Stir in the honey and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into a mug.
  6. Top with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for extra flavor.

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