Admit it, there are times when your regular caramel macchiato just won't cut it.
Whether you didn't get any sleep because of the jerks next door blasting Tay Tay on repeat until 4 in the morning, or are nursing a raging hangover from going a little too hard last night (which caused your neighbors' sleepless nights... in which case, uncool dude), sometimes you need something a little stronger than your typical Starbz go-to.
As a city, we have about 283 Starbucks locations, give or take, that have only fueled our addiction to the Seattle coffee giant.
Heck, we have one right across the street from our office, which is why some of us are already on our third of the day and it's only 10 in the morning. Don't look at us with those judgy eyes.
Luckily for all of us Starbz addicts, a secret menu has recently been publicized to the world, thanks to #HackTheMenu, and our caffeinated dreams have come true.
We've put together a couple of our faves for this list. But first, we have some ordering tips.
How to order your Starbz hack:
If you're that person who loudly exclaims, "How do you not know how to make my Teddy Graham Frap when you work here?"
We'll unabashedly judge you (both for being rude and for saying frap), then tip the poor barista extra for putting up with customers like you with a smile on their face. Just don't be that guy or gal.
PLEASE don't be rude to your barista and expect them to know the drink by name. Make sure you have the recipe written down or on your phone in case they ask. You're just getting a custom drink that someone named.
It's unfair and unrealistic for them to know every single drink that is not on their required menu. Be kind, give them the recipe and sip away on your delicious drink.
1. Butterbeer Frappuccino
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We're huge HP fans, and we're unafraid to let our Hogwarts flags fly. That's why the Butterbeer Frappuccino takes the number one spot on our list.
Want to feel like you're in Hogsmeade? This drink is the next best thing. Espresso Patronum.
Recipe: Order a Vanilla Bean Cream Frappuccino with an extra pump or two of Caramel and Toffee Nut syrups and blend. Add some extra caramel drizzle on the top and you're as golden as a snitch.
2. Butterbeer Latte
Since it's almost fall in the city and temps are dropping, we're gearing up for the cold weather with some warm drinks. This is what we'd imagine Hermione would drink when she went back for her 7th year of Hogwarts while she's shut away in the library for hours at a time.
Recipe: Whole milk steamer with two shots of espresso, three pumps each of caramel syrup, toffee nut syrup, and cinnamon dolce syrup. Top with whipped cream and salted caramel bits. You can add an optional shot of espresso if you're going to be up all night in the restricted section.
3. S'mores Frappuccino
It's fall, which means all we want to do is sit over a campfire and make s'mores. This is the next best thing.
Recipe: Order a Java Chip Frappuccino with one pump of cinnamon dolce syrup and one pump toffee nut syrup topped with whipped cream blended in on top.
4. Candy Cane Frappuccino
There are 98 days until Christmas, not that we're counting or anything. We love candy canes. As in, we will start purchasing them before Thanksgiving, because the Holiday season just isn't long enough for our love of peppermint.
If you're like us, you'll love the candy cane frappuccino. This one is also incredibly easy for your Starbz barista, and that makes us love it doubly.
Plus, if you have a hot date, your breath will most likely smell minty fresh after enjoying one of these.
Recipe: Order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with one to two pumps of peppermint syrup (three if you're feeling adventurous).
5. Liquid Cocaine
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This drink is guaranteed to jolt your system into hyperdrive. Seriously, you'll either be accomplishing tasks at warp speed or you'll be incapacitated by the shaking that will overtake your body from the excessive amount of caffeine running havoc through your veins.
If you feel the need to forgo sleep for days, this should be your go to drink. There's a reason why its titled "Liquid Cocaine." Order at your own risk.
Recipe: Four shots of espresso with four pumps of white chocolate syrup with ice in a grande cup that is filled with milk.
6. Fruity Pebbles Frappuccino
Admit it, you still have a box of Fruity Pebbles in your pantry in spite of your attempts to adult. Now you can pretend your a grownup in public with this tasty, sugary drink with none the wiser.
Even though you may be experience an extreme sugar crash about an hour or two after enjoying, but it'll be worth it.
Recipe: Order a Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino with two pumps of vanilla syrup, one pump of raspberry syrup and a splash of orange-mango juice (if they have it).
,7. Chocolate Pumpkin Latte
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If you're a fan of the PSL, you need to check out this variation. It's only available when the Pumpkin Spiced Latte is in season, aka now. It's also an easy order.
Recipe: Order a PSL with two pumps of chocolate syrup. Easy peasy.
8. Chocolate Dalmatian
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This drink is like watching 101 Dalmatians in sweats by a blazing fire (the cartoon, not the live action- that was seriously more scary than the orig.) with a bunch of puppies sleeping on your lap.
If you want that kind of comfort and bliss, head to your nearest Starbz and order yourself a Chocolate Dalmatian.
Recipe: Order a Hot White Chocolate Mocha and add java chips and chocolate chips.
9. The Undertow
For all the tea drinkers out there that grab a shot of espresso when you know your reg cuppa just won't cut it, you need to try this out.
It's as simple as taking a shot. Seriously, drink this down like your Friday night double of tequila.
Recipe: Order a drip coffee with three pumps of your favorite syrup, a splash of milk, and two shots of espresso on top. Then tip it on back.
10. Thin Mint Frappuccino
For all of you former girl scouts out there, some of us here at spoiledNYC used to "live by the girl scout law," and sold record boxes of cookies. For realz though, we still mentally sing the circle song whenever anyone mentions that a circle is round ("it has no end, that's how long I will be your friend").
Thin mints still are our jam. If you're feeling nostalgic, grab one of these Starbz hacks.
Recipe: Green Tea Creme Frappuccino with two pumps of chocolate syrup, one pump of mint syrup topped with java chips and honey. It's like a frozen thin mint that you kept in the freezer. Aka, awesome.
11. Nutella Drink
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Nutella is the reason why we cannot lose weight. It's our kryptonite. When you add in the fact that there's now a drink version from Starbz? We're totally screwed.
If you're anything like us, this is going to be your weakness now as well.
Recipe: Order a Caffe Misto with one pump each of chocolate syrup and hazelnut syrup with caramel drizzle on the top.
12. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frappaccino
This is another drink to sip when you're pretending to adult. You can enjoy one of your fave childhood cereals in liquid form while simultaneously getting your caffeine fix. Dope.
Recipe: Order a White Mocha Frappuccino with one pump each of cinnamon dolce syrup and hazelnut syrup topped with cinnamon sugar and whipped cream.
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