15 best Starbucks frappuccinos according to an ex-barista StarbucksAs a former Starbucks barista, I\u2019ve tried every frappuccino under the sun, and here\u2019s a definitive guide to the best Starbucks frappuccinos to kickstart your summer. Although Starbucks often do some pretty tasty seasonal frappuccinos throughout the year, these won\u2019t be included on the list to ensure that you\u2019ll be able to try them out year-round. That being said, the frappuccinos they all time time are the ideal treat for a hot day. The best Starbucks frappuccinos ranked The ingredients for each of the frappuccinos are listed, as well as what they taste like, so that you can see which one you\u2019re in the mood for. 15. Strawberries cr\u00e8me What\u2019s in it: It\u2019s a flavorless frappuccino with strawberry puree swirled around the cup. Honest review: This drink is only okay and is definitely not the best frappuccino. Because the flavoring is added after the drink is blended, you get some gulps that have way too much strawberry and some that don\u2019t have enough. To make this better, I recommend adding vanilla syrup because that will actually be blended in with your drink. Also, ask for some extra strawberry puree swirled around the cup. 14. Vanilla bean What\u2019s in it: Milk, ice, cream frappuccino base, and vanilla syrup with whipped cream on top. Honest review: This drink is the best Starbucks frappuccino if you\u2019re a child, or someone looking for something pretty simple. It tastes like vanilla ice cream, which is a classic treat for a hot day. If you want to pimp this drink a little, you could add hazelnut syrup to make it taste like french vanilla, and add coffee if you want an extra hit. 13. Espresso frappuccino What\u2019s in it: Espresso, simple syrup, coffee frappuccino base, milk, and ice. Honest review: The flavor of this drink really depends on which Starbucks store you go to. Because the main element is the espresso, if the coffee machines are not calibrated properly, your drink could end up too watery or too bitter. Most stores should test their machines twice a day though so this drink is pretty nice if you\u2019re after something not too sweet. This drink comes without cream as standard, but add it if you want more of a treat. 12. Caramel cream What\u2019s in it: Caramel syrup, milk, ice, cream frappuccino base, whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Honest review: The coffee counterpart of this drink comes a lot higher up the list, but this one is pretty tasty too. The caramel drizzle is like liquid gold so definitely ask for some to be drizzled around the cup. Also, this drink tastes like a honeycomb if you add some pumps of white mocha syrup too. 11. Chocolate cream What\u2019s in it: Mocha syrup, milk, ice, and cream frappuccino base. Honest review: This is just chocolate milk\u2019s cooler older sibling. If you want to have this one dairy-free, you can order it with nut blend milk (or any dairy alternative) and add vegan whip on top. This is because the mocha syrup doesn\u2019t actually have any chocolate in it. Big day for lactose intolerant people. 10. Mocha frappuccino What\u2019s in it: Same as the chocolate cream frappuccino, but with coffee added. Honest review: This is one of the classics and is hard to beat if you\u2019re a fan of chocolate and coffee (who isn\u2019t?) If you\u2019ve ever had a hot mocha, this is just the blended version of it. If you want something a little bit different, try adding peppermint syrup for a refreshing mint chocolate drink. 9. Pistachio frappuccino What\u2019s in it: Coffee, coffee frappuccino base, pistachio syrup, milk, ice, and whipped cream. Honest review: This frappuccino will transport you to a sunny beach in Italy, it\u2019s that good. Although pistachio isn\u2019t to everyone\u2019s tastes, if you like it, this drink is a dream. If you want to upgrade it, add some white mocha syrup to make it creamer. One thing working at Starbucks for five years taught me is that everything is better with white mocha. 8. Mocha cookie crumble What\u2019s in it: Coffee, coffee frappuccino base, milk, mocha syrup, cookie crumble, ice, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle. Honest review: This drink is like the mocha frappuccino but with some extra oomph (and sugar.) It\u2019s basically a chocolate and coffee-flavored milkshake with crumbled cookie pieces blended in and with chocolate drizzle on top. it may seem like a lot of chocolate, but the coffee cuts through quite nicely, balancing out the intense sweetness. Add vanilla if you want the cookie flavor to come through more. 7. Cookies and cream What\u2019s in it: Milk, ice, cream frappuccino base, cookie crumble, and whipped cream Honest review: This one is similar to the strawberry frappuccino because there is no actual flavor, just cookie bits blended in. The drink is great on its own as the cookie pieces are really fresh. If you want to make it taste like Oreos, though, add white mocha to the mix. 6. White mocha frappuccino What\u2019s in it: White mocha syrup, milk, ice, coffee, coffee frappuccino base and whipped cream. Honest review: White chocolate mocha syrup is pretty much just condensed milk, which means it\u2019s sweet, gooey, and delicious. To make this frappuccino even better, add two pumps of hazelnut syrup to make it taste like a Kinder Bueno candy bar. 5. Java chip frappuccino What\u2019s in it: coffee, coffee frappuccino base, milk, ice, mocha syrup, chocolate chips, and whipped cream. Honest review: Okay \u2013 now we\u2019re into the top five best frappuccinos at Starbucks. A word of advice with this one, if you order a java chip frappuccino, you\u2019ll get coffee in it. If you order a double chocolate-chip frappuccino, you won\u2019t get any coffee. Remember that, as it causes confusion at Drive-thrus across the globe. This drink is pretty good if you\u2019re a chocolate lover and you can add mocha drizzle to kick it up a notch. 4. Frozen mango dragonfruit lemonade What\u2019s in it: mango puree, strawberry puree, lemonade, ice, and dried dragonfruit pieces. Honest review: Although not technically a frappuccino, this blended beverage is great for when you don\u2019t want something too creamy. To make this drink even better, add a couple of pumps of peach syrup for a tropical fruit party in a cup. This also makes a great cocktail base\u2026 3. Ferrero Rocher frappuccino What\u2019s in it: Ask for a java chip frappuccino with two pumps of hazelnut syrup, two pumps of caramel syrup and caramel drizzle on top. Honest review: This drink is off the secret menu, and many people feel apprehensive about ordering these in case they annoy their barista. Speaking from experience, all you need to do is know what goes in the drink you are asking for and there shouldn\u2019t be any problems. There are more tips on how the secret menu works here. Besides that, this drink is great and does actually taste exactly like a Ferrero Rocher. 2. Caramel coffee frappuccino What\u2019s in it: Coffee, coffee frappuccino base, milk, caramel syrup, ice, whipped cream, and the all-important caramel drizzle. Honest review: This is definitely the most popular frappuccino at Starbucks, and there\u2019s a good reason why baristas end up making about 100 of them per shift \u2013 it\u2019s delicious. Caramel and coffee is a hard combo to beat. Just make sure you ask for extra caramel drizzle around the cup as that\u2019s the best bit. 1. Red velvet cinnamon roll frappuccino \u2013 The best Starbucks frappuccino you\u2019ve never heard of What\u2019s in it: Ask for a mocha frappuccino with half normal mocha and half white mocha syrup, add two pumps cinnamon dolce syrup, and two pumps raspberry syrup. Honest review: This one may seem pretty out there, but coming from someone who made them for years, they are delicious. I don\u2019t know who invented this but thank the coffee gods that they did because it\u2019s so delicious and the raspberry really works. This is it, this is the best frappuccino from Starbucks, according to someone who used to make frappuccinos for a living. How are Starbucks frappuccinos made? Starbucks have two types of frappuccinos: cream-based and coffee-based. Cream-based frappuccinos are made with whole milk and a cream frappuccino \u2018base\u2019 which is like a thick, sweetened syrup that doesn\u2019t have any flavor but allows the drinks to blend smoothly and stops them becoming gritty with ice. The coffee frappuccinos are very similar, but they obviously have coffee in them. The coffee used in frappuccinos is not the same that you\u2019ll find in your latte, though. It is a special kind of instant coffee that is brewed cold and pumped into the blender when making frappuccinos. This stuff is bitter and couldn\u2019t be drank alone, but works well when blended. If you find that you don\u2019t like the coffee in the frappuccinos, try asking for your drink to be made with espresso, it will make the drink less thick too. All frappuccinos work on this base drink, and then have flavors and toppings added to make a wide range of beverages. Like all drinks at Starbucks, you can customize frappuccinos, so to find your favorite I recommend playing around with syrups and toppings to create your own \u2013 just don\u2019t go ham and ruin your barista\u2019s day\u2026 If you\u2019re someone who plans on drinking a lot of frappuccinos this summer, you might want to see how you can get a Starbucks gold card. And, if you\u2019re a fan of cold drinks in general, check out these Dairy Queen Blizzards from the secret menu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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