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  • Question
    Is it okay to show them the recipe on my phone so they can make the drink?
    Community Answer
    It would probably be easier for everyone, and safer for your phone, if you wrote it down and either read them the ingredients, or just handed them the piece of paper.
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    Is there a birthday cake frappuccino?
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    Yes, it's also called a "Cake Batter Frappuccino." Ask the barista for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with hazelnut syrup (one pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, two pumps venti).
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    Should I just ask, "Do you have a secret menu?"
    Community Answer
    No, as many baristas don't know what's in the drink. Just know the recipe and order that.
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    How do I ask for the Thin Mint Frappuccino?
    Community Answer
    Ask them for a Tazo Green Tea Creme Frappuccino; add java chips; add or top with chocolate syrup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti); add peppermint syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti).
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    Will the baristas get frustrated if my order is long and complicated?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the barista. Some are patient, while others don’t like to make custom drinks.
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    Is it available everywhere?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Starbucks is a chain, and they all use the same standardized ingredients for drinks.
  • Question
    Is there a recipe for the rainbow frappe?
    Community Answer
    Yes! A rainbow frappe starts with a strawberries and creme frappuccino made with orange refresher instead of strawberry purée. Then you would add one pump of peach syrup, one pump of raspberry syrup, one scoop of vanilla bean powder, three pumps of crème base, and ice. Blend and enjoy!
  • Question
    Can this be done in another country besides the U.S.?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Starbucks is a chain coffee shop and each one uses the same ingredients and has the same menu.
  • Question
    How do I order a Skittles Frappuccino from Starbucks?
    Community Answer
    Ask for a Strawberries and Crème Frappuccino with vanilla syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 pumps grande, 4 pumps venti) and raspberry syrup (½ pump tall, 1 pump grande, 1.5 pumps venti).
  • Question
    Can I ask to see the "secret" menu at Starbucks?
    Community Answer
    No, there isn't actually a physical secret menu.
  • Question
    If I ask to order off the Starbucks "Secret" menu, will the workers know what I'm talking about?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the employee. If they don't know what you're talking about then just show them the recipe.
  • Question
    How do I ask for a Snickers Frappuccino?
    Community Answer
    Ask for a Java Chip Frappuccino with 2 pumps of toffee nut and a caramel drizzle.
  • Question
    Is the secret menu available in France?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it should be.
  • Question
    Can I ask to see the secret menu at Starbucks?
    Community Answer
    You can look it up on websites, but the barista might not know what you're talking about. It's easier to just look up the recipe beforehand.
  • Question
    How do I order a Frappucino at Starbucks?
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    For a regular Frappuccino, you would simply tell the barista what size you wanted (tall, grande, or venti), and what flavor you want, i.e "I would like a tall caramel Frappucino." If you want your Frappucino made with the creme base instead of coffee, make sure to tell them that.
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    Is the secret menu available in Singapore?
    Community Answer
    Yes. The secret menus are available at every Starbucks, but have different options.
  • Question
    How do I order a Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuchino and how much would it usually be?
    Community Answer
    The Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino is only available in Japan right now, but it would usually cost around the same price as a Caramel Macchiato.
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    How do I ask for a caramel Frappuccino?
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    Just ask for a caramel Frappucino in whatever size you want (tall/small, grande/medium, or venti/large). They know how to make it. It's a pretty common drink.
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    How exactly do I ask them what I want? Do I just tell them the ingredients?
    Community Answer
    Yes, tell them the base drink along with any additions or substitutions that the secret menu drink has.
  • Question
    Is this available in Australia?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Secret menu items are simply custom orders, so all you need to do is tell the barista the ingredients of your drink.
  • Question
    Can I just ask for the secret menu and then order off it?
    Community Answer
    There is no physical secret menu. There are apps you can download to help you order drinks off the secret menu, though.
  • Question
    How much extra does it cost to order a frappuccino from the secret menu?
    Community Answer
    It depends on who's serving you. Some generous employees won't charge you anything, whereas others will charge about $1-$2 extra.
  • Question
    How do I ask for a Cookies and Cream Frappuccino?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Ask for a Creme Frappuccino using whole milk. Add caramel syrup (2 pumps for tall, 2.5 pumps for grande, and 3 pumps for venti), toffee nut syrup (2 pumps tall, 2.5 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti), topped with caramel drizzle and whipped cream.
  • Question
    Is it available at target Starbucks'?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Yes, if the Target Starbucks is the same as all other chain Starbucks, they should be able to create your custom drink.
  • Question
    How do I ask for the Starbucks purple drink?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Ask the barista for passion iced tea with soy milk, vanilla syrup, and blackberries.
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    How do I ask for the red mango explosion?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Ask for Orange Mango to the first cold cup line, Lemonade to the third cold cup line, and a scoop of ice. Add raspberry syrup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti) and a splash of unsweetened passion tea.
  • Question
    Is a Mango Dragonfruit Refresher a "secret menu" drink? If it is, how do I get it?
    Jol13
    Community Answer
    No, the mango dragonfruit refresher is on the standard Starbucks menu. To get it you just ask for a mango dragonfruit refresher in the size you would like. A version with lemonade and the dragon drink, which is the mango dragonfruit refresher with coconut milk, are also on the standard menu so you can ask for these as well.
  • Question
    Do you save money ordering this way?
    Torpi
    Top Answerer
    No. Adding additional syrups, etc, a key feature of the "secret menu" drinks, actually makes your order more expensive.
  • Question
    How do you order a custom drink from Starbucks?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    It's actually super simple, but you need to make it easy for your barista to make it happen for you. Luckily, there are tons of "secret" menus you can use to make the exact drink that you want. Look up a secret Starbucks menu online and find the drink you want. Order a base drink and read off the additions to your barista. Follow the directions exactly so your barista has accurate instructions. They'll put together the order and make your drink. So while you can't simply order a "secret" custom drink, you can easily read off the ingredients and directions for your barista to follow.
  • Question
    Why does Starbucks have a secret menu?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    Technically, Starbucks doesn't have a secret menu. They're actually made by fans! Any "secret" menu items out there were put together by folks who love Starbucks and came up with their own tasty concoctions. You can find the items and order your own drink by looking online for Starbucks secret menus. They'll give you all of the ingredients you need to order to make the drink. Your barista will likely not know about the "secret" drink, because they aren't taught to make them. But by giving your barista easy to follow directions from the secret menu you find online, they can put together the specialty drink for you.
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