When it comes down to it, Starbucks really makes the world go round! It’s truly hard to decide on the Best Starbucks drinks! With over 30,000 locations worldwide, it’s hard to go through almost any town without passing at least one Starbucks while you’re there!
Starbucks is known for its wide variety of drinks, such as its iconic Caramel Macchiato or the delicious Frappuccino’s! Their menu really does have something for everyone!
However, we’ve all had times where we are craving a Starbucks yet we can’t head out and grab one. Whether you’re too busy or to tired to leave your house, have no fear! We’re here to help you by giving you recipes for a few iconic Starbucks drinks that you can now make for yourself at home!
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1) Caramel Macchiato
One of my personal favorite drinks that I love from Starbucks is the Caramel Macchiato! Whether it’s cold or iced, this is a delicious drink that helps get a little bit of caffeine in my system!
Your ingredients are as followed:
- A shot of espresso
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon Starbucks Vanilla Syrup
- Caramel sauce
The steps for creating this drink are super simple:
- Prepare 1 shot of espresso.
- Froth your milk
- Pour the Starbucks Vanilla Syrup into the bottom of your mug
- Fill your mug ¾ full with milk and then fill the remaining ¼ with foam.
- Pour espresso shot through the milk and milk foam.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
2) Cold Brew
If you’re like me and you sometimes don’t necessarily drink coffee for the taste, then I’m guessing you’re a fan of cold brew! This refreshing drink is the perfect start to any day! Using Starbucks Cold Brew Pitcher Packs allow the cold brew process to go a lot more smoothly!
Your steps are as followed:
- Add 2 Pitcher Packs into a pitcher with 4 cups of cold filtered water.
- Place pitcher in the fridge and steep for 24 hours.
- Remove Pitcher Packs and add 3 more cups of cold filtered water and serve.
3) Iced Latte
Another one of the best Starbucks drinks is an Iced Latte! This is truly such a refreshing and delicious drink and doesn’t include too many ingredients! It takes less than 15 minutes for you to try this one out at home!
Your ingredients are:
- 1 cup ice
- 4 oz. espresso
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Sweetener of choice, such as vanilla or classic syrup (optional)
Essentially there are about 4 steps to the process:
- Fill a tall glass with ice, and pour in the freshly brewed espresso.
- Pour the milk and optional sweetener into a mason jar until it’s ¾ full.
- Seal the jar tightly, and shake
- Pour the milk and foam into the glass with the ice and espresso.
4) Café Cubano
This next recipe is for a Café Cubano, a hot drink that is served by Starbucks. Although this takes a little bit more skill and a couple of special tools, I promise that the outcome will be totally worth it!
Your ingredients are as followed:
- Water
- 30 grams of (Starbucks) espresso roast
- 4 heaping teaspoons of granulated sugar
The tools you will need are:
- 6-cup Moka pot or stovetop espresso maker
- Espresso cups
- 12-oz metal creamer
- Mixing spoon/teaspoon
Your instructions are as followed:
- Fill your Moka pot with water until just up to the steam release valve.
- Fill your Moka pot funnel filter to the top with ground espresso, lightly press and level out.
- Put the top chamber on the Moka pot, ensure it’s twisted on tight, and put the pot on a stovetop burner at medium-high heat.
- While that coffee is heating, put four heaping teaspoons of sugar into a 12-oz metal creamer.
- Wait for the first bit of coffee to brew, then take a teaspoon of the coffee and pour it into your sugar.
- Using the back of the same teaspoon, grind the coffee and sugar against the wall of the metal creamer for about 60 seconds until consistent.
- Once all coffee is brewed, remove your Moka pot from the burner. Pour the remainder of your coffee very slowly into the sugar paste.
- Serve into espresso cups ensuring a fine layer of foam.
5) Maple Caramel Oatmilk Coffee
This next recipe is one of the best Starbucks drinks for all you non-dairy drinkers! Oatmilk is the new craze and now you can use it at home to create a delicious drink! This recipe uses ingredients such as maple syrup and cinnamon to give you the best flavors to start your day!
Your ingredients are as followed:
- 1 cup Caramel Crème flavored coffee
- 1/2 cup oatmilk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
This drink is super simple to make! There are only 3 steps:
- Brew a mug of Caramel Crème flavored coffee.
- Add oat milk (or your preferred alternative), maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until frothy.
- Pour mixture into coffee to taste and enjoy.
As you can see, it’s super simple to make your own Starbucks drinks at home! Whether you’re a fan of an iced drink or hot drink, you can try it all with these easy recipes! Let us know what you think and if you decide to try these out!
