New Starbucks Drinks to Try (From an Actual Starbucks Barista)

*Disclaimer: the modifications in this article will cost extra, but they are so worth it. They are also not on the menu, so it would be helpful to tell the barista what is in the drink and what to add to it!

One thing that many people know about me is that I love coffee of all kinds, and I am willing to try coffee of all kinds. So, when I got my job at my on-campus Starbucks and learned I can make any tall drink I wanted for free, I was beyond overjoyed. This new and total freedom led to me experimenting with drinks, and as I added different modifications I found a few that I became obsessed with.

Here are a few new drink combinations from a Starbucks barista with free time:

1. A frappuccino for those with a sweet tooth

I made this drink when I was craving something sweet that did not contain too much caffeine, and it will now be on my regular drink rotation. If you like caramel, this one is for you:

A caramel frappuccino with white mocha and caramel crunch topping 

This may seem simple, but the combination of the white mocha and the caramel was a match made in heaven. It is extremely sweet though, so I would order it with a savory food item over a pastry to balance it out. 

2. A Very refreshing refresher

One of my coworkers actually told me about this one, and this is the perfect non-coffee drink for me. It is fruity and a great refresher for those who can’t decide between apple juice and lemonade, because it has both! Order:

A mango dragonfruit refresher with lemonade, apple juice, and raspberry syrup. 

This drink tastes like summer in a cup, and it has been bringing me joy through these cold winter shifts. It is good with or without the berries added, even though I personally prefer extra berries. 

3. A drink for those who love sunsets

This is another drink created by my lovely coworkers, and it was made to look like our school’s colors, garnet, and gold. Order:

A lemonade with passion tea poured on top–and if your store has it–pineapple inclusion

This drink is more on the bitter side, but adding liquid cane sugar can help. This is a good drink if you want a refreshing drink that is not too sweet. 

3. A boosted sugar cookie almond milk

The Sugar Cookie almond mild drink is already amazing hot or iced on its own, but I have found that adding white mocha or brown sugar syrup creates an extra boost of sweetness that will boost your mood. 

5. a fruity honey citrus mint tea

I learned about this one when we ran out of peach tranquility tea, and although I have not tried it customers who have tried it have all seemed to overall enjoy it. Order:

A honey citrus mint tea with steamed apple juice to replace the peach tranquility. 

What I have been told about this drink is that the apple juice gives it a fruitier flavor, with the same benefits!

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