15 Amazing Starbucks Drinks To Try To Shake Up Your Ol’ Routine

Alright, gang! Let’s get real for a sec here: coming up with a list of Starbucks drinks to try is a maze of so many choices! Between their regulars and the seasonal drinks, you could try something new every day.

But I did manage to trim it down to 15 drinks that I hope will land on your ever-growing drink bucket list.

Ready to check it out? Let’s spice our Starbucks game UP!


15 Starbucks Drinks To Try Right Now

Narrowing it down hurt my soul but I got a mix of flavors in there just for you! We’ve got coffees, Refreshers, Frapps, and even secret menu stuff.

So, order a couple the next time you hit up Starbucks!

1. Apple Pie Frappuccino (Secret Menu)

Apple Pie Frappuccino
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The Apple Pie Frapp is a secret menu choice for those who need their drink to double as dessert.

Take a Vanilla Crème Frapp blended with whole milk, apple juice, cinnamon dolce syrup, stunning caramel, and—wait for it—oodles of whipped cream on top.

If you’re thinking of having it as a coffee frapp, don’t do it; the apple and cinnamon tastes WAY better without it!

How To Order:

“A grande Vanilla Creme Frapp with whole milk, a splash of apple juice, 2 pumps cinnamon dolce, 1 pump caramel, whip & caramel drizzle, please!”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Milk
  • Vanilla Bean Powder
  • Créme Frappuccino Syrup
  • Apple Juice
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup
  • Caramel Drizzle
  • Whipped Cream

2. Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade

Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade
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On a mission to stay chill throughout the year? The Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade is here for ya!

This drink blends peach and green tea with lemonade into happiness and picks up all the fruity flavors without being overly sweet. The green tea gives it a little natural earthiness but if it isn’t enough—swap it for black tea.

It’s sunshine, sweetness, and a total win, for any day when you want a summer vibe.

How To Order:

“Just a Venti Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade, thanks!”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Green Tea
  • Peach Juice
  • Lemonade

3. Dragon Drink

Dragon Drink
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The Dragon Drink is the ONE if you want an IG-worthy sip that makes fruity and creamy work in harmony.

Tropical dragonfruit and mango mixed up with coconut milk in this super purple and ultra creamy concoction.

Tastes like a Tropical Starburst and is delicious in the creamiest way. It’s fun, sweet, and engineered for the gram. Get those cameras ready!

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How To Order:

“Can get a Grande Dragon Drink, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Base
  • Coconut Milk
  • Freeze-Dried Dragonfrui

4. Iced Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cold Foam (Secret Menu)

Iced Matcha Latte With Strawberry Cold Foam
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Picture this: a glass of Iced Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cold Foam, where the earthy goodness of matcha gets a hot date with sweet strawberry foam.

Plus, its ombre layers make it feel like spring’s in your cup.

So, pro-tip for all the matcha heads: this secret menu gem is the ‘chef’s kiss’.

How To Order:

“Can I get an Iced Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cold Foam?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Milk
  • Matcha Powder
  • Classic Syrup
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Strawberry Puree

5. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
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The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso has become one of my absolute go-to’s.

It has that power-packed caffeine punch and a hint of smokiness from the brown sugar. It’s creamy smooth thanks to the oat milk and throws off just the right amount of sweetness.

It totally feels like you’re giving yourself a refresh on even the most mundane days.

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How To Order:

“I’d love a grande iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, please!”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Espresso
  • Oatmilk
  • Brown Sugar Syrup
  • Cinnamon Powder

6. Starbucks Iced Energy

Starbucks Iced Energy
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On those Herculean days where you need a boost, the Starbucks Iced Energy(1) is your drink.

Starbucks has two options: Tropical Citrus and Melon Burst. Let me tell you, they seem light and bubbly but are jammed-pack with 205 milligrams of caffeine.

It’s like guzzling a smooth fruity drink,  cutting out sugar, and getting wired at the same time.

How To Order:

“Can I have the Melon Burst Iced Energy/ Tropical Citrus Iced Energy Drink, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Citrus or Melon Cucumber Energy Drink

7. Chai Latte With Matcha Cold Foam (Secret Menu)

Chai Latte With Matcha Cold Foam
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The Chai Latte with Matcha Cold Foam is that weird and surprisingly phenomenal mashup you gotta try.

The spiciness of the chai pairs surprisingly well with the earthy matcha, creating a unique blend that doesn’t overpower.

I’d say it’s a major win for any matcha head!

How To Order:

“Hey, I’d love a grande Iced Chai Latte with matcha cold foam.”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Milk
  • Chai Tea Concentrate
  • Matcha Cold Foam

8. Iced White Mocha With Cold Foam (Secret Menu)

Iced White Mocha With Cold Foam
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You’ve seen it everywhere… the Iced White Mocha with Cold Foam is BY FAR the biggest TikTok hit going and once you try it, you get why! It’s a sweet white mocha base with an extra-silky, floaty layer of sweet cream on top.

Want to go rogue? Go with salted caramel cold foam instead and have a sweet and salty party. This one is straight-up good and a no-brainer.

How To Order:

“Can I order an iced White Mocha with sweet cream cold foam and caramel walls please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Espresso
  • Milk
  • White Mocha Sauce
  • Caramel Drizzle
  • Sweet Cream Cold Foam

9. Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Photo by Starbucks Mexico

No Starbucks list would be complete without the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte. The PSL puts espresso, milk, and pumpkin spice syrup—a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove party to say hey—in your face.

This drink is the first domino in the annual pumpkin craze and is the official welcome to autumn. It doesn’t just taste good; it’s a seasonal must-have.

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How To Order:

“Can I grab a hot Pumpkin Spice Latte, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Espresso
  • Steamed Milk
  • Pumpkin Spice Sauce
  • Whipped Cream
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping

10. Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino
Photo by Starbucks

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frapp? Delicious! It starts with whipped cream, then gets stacked with mocha sauce, blended iced coffee, and chocolate cookie bits up top.

Toss on extra whip, chocolate, and you’ve got a cup of “mmmm yes” that walks the perfect line between treat time and need-for-caffeine times.

How To Order:

“A grande Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Milk
  • Frappuccino Roast
  • Mocha Sauce
  • Whipped Cream
  • Cookie Crumbles
  • Mocha Drizzle

11. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
Photo by Starbucks

Let’s talk about the Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew. This bad boy is a mix of cold brew cooldown, and salted caramel packaged with a light vanilla cream froth. It’s salty and sweet balanced perfectly.

Plus, you can order it dairy-free now with some of those new non-dairy cold foam options. What a sweet relief!

How To Order:

“Hi there, can I grab a grande Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew, please!”

Ingredients:

  • Espresso
  • Brewed Coffee
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Salted Caramel Cold Foam

12. Pineapple Passion Refresher with Boba (Secret Menu)

Pineapple Passion Refresher With Boba
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Crazy for a punchy pineapple drink? The Pineapple Passion with Boba is absolutely for you.

Raspberry pearls start off the drink, cool Passionfruit Refresher is the next step (skip the fruit inclusions), then top it with a splash of passion tea.

Not only is it delish, but tbh, it LOOKS stunning with those layers. Perfect when you’re craving fruit, but wanna take it up a notch!

How To Order:

“A Pineapple Refresher without inclusions, raspberry pearls, and a splash of passion tea on top, thanks!”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher Base
  • Raspberry Pearls
  • Passion Tango Tea

13. Oleato Golden Foam Shaken Espresso

Oleato Golden Foam Shaken Espresso
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The Olive Golden Foam Shaken Espresso is Starbucks’ most unique concoction. Olive oil and hazelnut syrup with your espresso? Uh, YOLO?

It’s not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, it’s nutty, rich, and the olive oil gives it that perfectly smooth finish.

Anyway, the rumors are that they’re thinking about putting the Oleato line on the chopping block—best get on that before it’s gone

How To Order:

“Can I grab a grande Iced Oleato Golden Foam Shaken Espresso, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Espresso
  • Oat Milk
  • Golden Foam

14. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
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The Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is one of our staples ’cause cold brew can’t ever go wrong, especially when there’s silky smooth vanilla cream on top.

The light sweetness from the foam and vanilla syrup gives the cold brew a lil’ afternoon spa treatment. And hey, if sugar isn’t your game, you can switch out for sugar-free syrup or you could add a splash of cream to make it keto-friendly.

This cold one is a versatile iced coffee and an anytime friend.

How To Order:

“Just a grande Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Cold Brew Coffee
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream

15. Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte
Photo by Starbucks Canada

The Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte is the spicy chai you love with the pumpkin you’ve been waiting for all year long. It’s fall’s ultimate BFF mashup.

Here we have chai mixed with the creamy hug of pumpkin cold foam, all perfectly spiced. Sweet, cinnamony, and comforting, it’s a must-try for the fall lover looking to double up on the season’s best.

How To Order:

“I’d like a grande iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte, please?”

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • Chai Tea Concentrate
  • Milk
  • Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping

Summing It Up

And these are just 15 of the top Starbucks drinks to try, available at the time of publishing.

Just a heads up, Starbucks swaps out their menu item in and out every season. So, this is your cue to keep your ears to the ground and check if your flavors are still available.

Also, stay tuned because I’ll keep adding any new drinks I think you must try to this list. Watch this space for updates!

Verified Sources

Wondering where your info comes from? We totally understand. Hey Joe only obtains our information from reputable sources. Contents from this article are sourced from the following publications:

  1. Starbucks: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2024/starbucks-launches-new-handcrafted-iced-energy-beverages/
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