Starbucks made total revenue of 13.2 billion in 2012. Starbucks is known for the frappes, and mochas listed on the menu; however, Starbucks has “off menu” items.
Not all baristas are briefed on the “secret” menu, so make sure you take notes on your favorite “secret” menu item to direct the baristas.
Zebra mocha
This is best of both worlds. Tired of getting mocha or tired of getting a white mocha? Mix things up and get a combination of the two with this mocha. Want the combination in the summer? Get the zebra frappes- just ask the baristas of half mocha and half white mocha.
Banana spilt frappe
What’s better than a banana spilt? A banana spilt at Starbucks. Ask the baristas for a strawberry and crème frappe and vanilla bean powder, java chips and whole banana. Yes- there is a little extra cost due to the fresh banana, but once you try it, you will come back for seconds!
Lemonades cookie frappe
Don’t want to go the banana route; you can’t go wrong with lemons! Order lemonade to the first line and for the second line- milk; add white mocha syrup and hazelnut syrup. If you don’t want any coffee, ask for a cream base; if you’re going to be up all night doing homework- ask for shots of expresso (order to your deepest desire of coffee, such as getting an unlimited amount of shots).
Cookie dough
Who said cookie dough is only good in an ice cream form? This frappe is perfect- has everything! Just ask for a cinnamon dolce crème frappe and add mocha syrup with Java chips blended in.
Cookies and cream/ Oreo
People think the only way to eat, an Oreo is to separate the cookies and lick the cream; however, they have to order an Oreo frappe and they’ll change their mind. Ask the barista for a double chocolate chip frappe with mocha syrup blended inside instead of regular mocha.
Secret menu drinks are great! But having a specialized drink is also a good way to spice things up. You can ask for your drink to be blended twice so you can not get chunks of ice in your straw. You can also ask for extra shots of expresso or extra carmel!
So next time you’re craving Starbucks and are tired of having the same regular mocha or a vanilla bean, then ask for a zebra mocha or cookie dough!