We're in the midst of fall, and ordering at Starbucks has never been easier. Even the most indecisive coffee connoisseurs will likely find themselves falling back on a Starbucks' classic - the Pumpkin Spice Latte. According to South Florida Reporter, Starbucks sells approximately 20 million Pumpkin Spice Lattes each year, and it continues to be the most popular seasonal drink the chain has to offer.
But what happens when fall fades and all the pumpkin-flavored goodies are packed away until next year? We've scoured through starbuckssecretmenu.net, a fan-run website dedicated to compiling and sharing hundreds of submitted "secret" drink recipes, in order to find the best holiday-themed drinks to get you through the end of the year.
All recipes listed are for grande-sized beverages, but the full recipe and adjustments for drink size can be found by following the link for each drink. Creators of the site encourage you to always order by recipe instead of the drink name, as these are off-menu items and not all baristas will be familiar with them.
13 Caramel Cookie Bar Frappuccino
The Caramel Cookie Bar Frappuccino is for those of you who want nothing more than to wake up to a stocking full of chocolate candy bars on Christmas morning. Start with a basic Caramel Frappuccino, add 1 pump of hazelnut syrup and java chips, blend together with whipped cream, and top with a mocha drizzle.
12 Butterbeer Frappuccino
For all my Harry Potter fans out there, here's a Butterbeer Frappuccino to make your magical holiday dreams come true. Did anyone else read (okay, obsess over) these books and picture themselves drinking a butterbeer in The Three Broomsticks with Harry and the gang? Just me?
To get your Hogwarts-themed holiday this year, start with a Crème Frappuccino base, add 3 pumps of caramel syrup, add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup, and top with a caramel drizzle.
11 Hot Butterbeer Latte
Last Harry Potter drink, I promise. I had to include the warm version to get you through those chilly winter days. To order a Hot Butterbeer Latte, ask for a whole milk steamer and add 3 pumps of caramel syrup, 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup, and 3 pumps of dolce syrup. Top with whipped cream and salted caramel bits.
10 Candy Cane Frappuccino
If you're looking for a fun, peppermint-flavored drink but aren't feeling the typical Peppermint Mocha this winter, try out the Candy Cane Frappuccino instead. Just ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and add 1.5 pumps of peppermint syrup. Viola! You're now ready to enjoy one of Christmas' most popular candies in a cup.
9 Snow Cream Frappuccino
I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of snow, but this Snow Cream Frappuccino might make me a convert, as long as the snow stays in my cup and out of my driveway. To order this drink, ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made with vanilla syrup instead of vanilla powder.
8 Christmas Cookie Frappuccino
Is there anything more reminiscent of Christmas than freshly baked sugar cookies ready for Santa? This Christmas Cookie Frappuccino will transport you right back to your childhood. Ask for a Crème Frappuccino base and add 1.5 pumps of peppermint syrup and 1.5 pumps of toffee nut syrup. Top with whipped cream, a raw sugar packet, and caramel drizzle.
7 Roasted Chestnut Frappuccino
I'm not sure how many people actually indulge in chestnuts roasting on an open fire during the holidays, but thanks to "The Christmas Song," when I think of chestnuts, I think of Christmas. Try out a spin on this holiday nut with a Roasted Chestnut Frappuccino. Start with a Hazelnut Macchiato and add 1.5 pumps of toffee nut syrup, 1.5 pumps of additional hazelnut syrup, and 0.5 pumps of white chocolate mocha syrup. Finish it up with spiced whipped cream and hazelnut drizzle.
6 Turtle Macchiato
What's not to love about the delicious combination of chocolate, pecans, and caramel in a turtle? Try out this well-loved holiday treat in beverage form with a Turtle Macchiato. Start with a warm Mocha base, add 3 pumps of caramel syrup, and drizzle with additional mocha and caramel syrup.
5 Snowball Frappuccino
When you're done throwing around the real thing outside, warm up with this Snowball Frappuccino. To order, ask for a White Chocolate Frappuccino. Then, add 1.5 pumps of toffee nut syrup and 1.5 pumps of hazelnut syrup. Sprinkle over some caramel brulée topping and enjoy!
4 Holly Jolly Latte
With a name like that, how can this drink not get you in the holiday mood? To order a Holly Jolly Latte, ask for an Eggnog Latte with no water. Add 2 pumps of peppermint syrup and top with nutmeg sprinkles and whipped cream.
3 Gingerbread Eggnog Chai Latte
While you're building your gingerbread houses and baking those gingerbread men, why not take it to the next spice-filled level with this Gingerbread Eggnog Chai Latte? Start with a Chai Latte but ask that it be made with eggnog instead of milk. Add 2 pumps of gingerbread syrup and top with whipped cream and graham cracker pieces.
2 Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino
The shimmering golden wrapper, the perfect sphere of chocolate, and the gooey chocolate hazelnut center - was a more perfect dessert ever created? If you, too, could spend hours professing your love of the Ferrero Rocher in poetic prose, then the Ferrero Rocher Frappucino might be the holiday drink for you. Ask your barista for a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino. Add 3 pumps of mocha syrup and 3 pumps of hazelnut syrup. Finish it up with an extra drizzle of hazelnut syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.
1 Christmas In A Cup Latte
I must admit, this drink intrigues me. Anything that professes itself to be the true taste of Christmas has a lot to live up to. To try out a Christmas In A Cup Latte for yourself, order a Cinnamon Dolce Latte and add 2 pumps of white mocha syrup and 1 pump of peppermint syrup.