15 Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks That’ll Make You Cheat on Your Go-To Sip (And How to Order Them!)

Everyone has a go-to Starbucks order (Pink Drink for me!), but the not-so-secret Starbucks “secret menu” with off-menu items can easily entice you into trying something different. These drinks aren’t ~official~ menu items as much as they’re creative combinations built by customers and baristas that have gone viral, but they’re delicious all the same. 

Since Starbucks drink hacks and customizations have been going viral for years, trying these creations is a big part of being a Dorm Therapy editorial intern. Over the course of the past year, I, along with other interns, have tried some of these unique coffees and sips. I also tracked down some of the most popular secret, off-menu drinks that we haven’t gotten to taste yet, and I’m sharing exactly how you can order all of these secret menu sips for yourself. 

For the longest time, the Starbucks secret menu was really that: a secret. The coffee chain didn’t have anything to do with the drinks, and you couldn’t order them by their “secret menu” name. You’d have to order a Starbucks secret menu drink using exact customizations (like syrups and cold foams) on standard drinks to create a new flavor — that’s still the case for ordering drinks, but now Starbucks has recognized the secret menu.  

In July 2025, Starbucks acknowledged the trend by introducing a “secret menu” in its app, featuring a few unique drinks. You can see the new official Starbucks secret menu drinks in the “Inbox” part of your app. The messages include exact ordering directions, since the secret menu is still not an official part of in-store offerings.

Ordering these drinks comes down to knowing exactly what to ask for and explaining it clearly to your barista. If you want to ensure you get the secret menu drink you want, try ordering it on the app to easily add all of your customizations!

This list is a mix of off-menu drinks shared by Starbucks in the app and others that went viral on their own. For the latter category of sips, I found them the way most modern-day discoveries happen: scrolling social media. From there, I compared recipes shared across platforms, double-checked ingredient lists, and tested a few in real life.

We’ve tried some of the drinks below, and we’ll continue to update this list with honest reviews of off-menu Starbucks drinks as we try new ones, and share the best ways to order. 

If you’re a member of Team Iced Coffee all year long, here are some cold drinks to add to your rotation.

• Grande Iced Caramel Macchiato
• Ask for it made with blonde espresso
• Add ube cream cold foam (while supplies last!)

This secret menu drink came from the Starbucks app. The coffee chain dropped ube cold foam in March 2026 for a limited time — it appears to be gone from most menus as of July 2026, but hopefully it’ll come back! When I tried it, the cold foam flavor itself was hard to distinguish from the caramel drizzle, but it had a salty and sweet, floral taste that I liked. The macchiato itself tastes like a regular latte, so the cold foam definitely adds an interesting flavor! —Sadie Cho

• Grande Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso 
• Ask for it made with blonde espresso and oat milk
• Add a pump of honey blend 
• Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam 
• Add a dash of cinnamon on top 

While I have yet to dry this drink, it’s been described as an adult version of a graham cracker or snickerdoodle cookie, and I think that sounds absolutely perfect. To order it, here’s what to get:

• Grande Iced Chai
• Add brown sugar cream cold foam
• Add cinnamon powder on top

Overall, I thought this drink was a super-fun idea, and the base of the chai definitely tasted similar to a Teddy Graham. —Kaitlyn Luckoff

• Grande Cold Brew
• Add 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
• Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam
• Add cookie crumble topping on top

This drink could be my new go-to Starbucks order when I’m in the mood for a sweet coffee. With the vanilla sweet cream cold foam and cookie pieces swirled into the vanilla cold brew, it tasted like a cookies and cream milkshake. I didn’t know Starbucks had cookie crumbs as a topping — or else I would have added them to my cold brew years ago! —Kaitlyn Luckoff

• Grande Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso 
• Ask for caramel sauce lining the cup
• Add 1 pump of chai 
• Add cinnamon powder on top

I haven’t tried this one yet, but Starbucks dropped this delicious drink inspired by the iconic Biscoff cookie in October 2025. To get your favorite dessert flavors in a sip, order:

• Grande Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Add 2 pumps of White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
• Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam 

The white chocolate, vanilla sweet cream, and brown sugar mixture in this cup was so sugary and tasted like a cinnamon roll! It is definitely the sweetest drink of the bunch, but tastes like a delicious and refreshing treat. —Kaitlyn Luckoff

• Black Tea Lemonade
• Add raspberry-flavored popping pearls

Even though a Passion Tango Tea is usually my iced tea of choice from Starbucks, I see myself ordering this again very soon. The lemonade balanced out the bitterness of the black tea, and the raspberry pearls added an extra hint of sweetness without being too overpowering. Don’t make the same mistake I did and use a regular straw (instead of the special straw they give you), because the raspberry popping pearls don’t fit! —Kaitlyn Luckoff

Starbucks’ fan-favorite refreshers are a great base drink — you can customize them with syrups, cold foams, and inclusions.

• Grande Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
• Ask for no strawberry fruit inclusions
• Add mango cream cold foam

Another Starbucks app concoction, the mango foam in this drink tastes amazing with the tart and refreshing Strawberry Açaí refresher. The mellow flavor of the cold foam balances out the lemonade nicely. I tried this drink on a super hot day and the cold foam I didn’t finish right away sunk to the bottom of the cup, so I’d recommend taking the top off to enjoy the cold foam first or stir it in. —Sadie Cho

• Grande Mango Strawberry Lemonade Refresher
• Ask for no strawberry fruit inclusions
• Add blue coconut cream cold foam

Released in June 2026 after the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 53 years, this orange-and-blue sip is a celebration — and all of the ingredients are still available. It combines the new blue coconut cream cold foam with the Mango Strawberry Lemonade Refresher, and together, it tastes like cotton candy ice cream. I liked that even though it has lemonade in it, it’s not super tart or too sweet, and it was great to sip on for a while. For the full cold foam experience, make sure to take off the lid. —Sadie Cho

• A Pink Drink 
• Add matcha cold foam

This drink is for all you Wicked fanatics or just overall big lovers of the pink and green color combination. I have tried this, and while I normally do not opt for matcha, I found the balance of flavors refreshing and just sweet enough without being overwhelming.

• A Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher
• Ask for it blended with peach juice 
• Add vanilla sweet cream cold foam 

If you’re a fan of sweet and fruity, this drink is definitely for you. The cold foam also adds a bit of creaminess, making the drink thicker than a regular refresher. —Kaitlyn Luckoff

When a regular hot coffee just won’t hit the spot, try these hacks and customizations to make something totally different (and delicious!).

• Grande Caramel Macchiato
• Ask for no vanilla syrup
• Add 3 pumps of pumpkin sauce
• Add pumpkin spice topping

While we haven’t tested this one (yet), it sounds like a fall must-have on your list. It combines a classic drink with seasonal pumpkin sauce for a cozy drink. You can also order this iced if you’d like.

• Grande Hot Chocolate
• 4 pumps of mocha syrup
• 2 pumps of hazelnut syrup
• Steamed milk 

Alternative recipe:

• Grande Hot Chocolate
• 4 pumps of mocha syrup
• 4 pumps of hazelnut syrup
• Steamed almond milk
• Whipped cream 
• Chocolate drizzle

OK, this one doesn’t have any coffee in it, but it sounds very tasty. There are a couple different recipes out there for this unofficial sip. Both “recipes” start look perfect for winter vibes.

We haven’t tried these secret menu creations, but when you want a “fun” drink, look no further than a Frappuccino.

• Venti Mocha Frappuccino 
• Add 2 pumps of mocha sauce
• Add 2 pumps of white mocha sauce 
• Add 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce
• Add 2 pumps of raspberry syrup

It sounds like there is a lot going on in this sweet secret menu drink, but what else did you expect from a frappuccino?

• Grande Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino
• Ask for it blended with 2 scoops of dragonfruit inclusions
• Ask for strawberry or raspberry purée added to the bottom of the cup
• Add whipped cream 
• Add dragonfruit inclusions on top

The summer of Barbie is long gone, but you can relive the pink-filled dream with this frozen masterpiece. To order it, here’s what you need: