Being around for over 40 years is part of what helped Starbucks raise to the top as the world’s top coffee retailed. With over 16,850 shops in 40 countries, Starbucks has tested their fair share of drinks and gained more loyal customers than imaginable.
The average Starbucks customer visits the store 6 times per month while a loyal 20% of customers go to the stores 16 times per month. Many customers head into Starbucks to get the day started or to keep pushing through a long day. A Starbucks grande coffee has 320 milligrams of caffeine, over four times the amount of caffeine in a Red Bull. I love me a good cup of coffee but I’m obsessed with making and trying to mock recipes. I’ve found 5 DIY Starbucks Holiday Drinks that are worth a try.
Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
Warm up to the Starbucks Gingerbread Latte. This classic recipe is perfect for the cooler weather and holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh espresso
- 8 ounces milk, steamed (with a little foam)
- whipped cream
- ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Make the gingerbread syrup by combining water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Make sure your pan is large enough so the mixture won’t boil over
- Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer syrup, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat when it’s done and put a lid on it.
- Make a double shot of espresso (1/2 cup), using an espresso machine. Use the machine to steam 8 ounces of milk, or heat up the milk in the microwave if your machine does not foam and steam milk.
- Make your latte by first adding 1/2 cup espresso to a 16-ounce cup. Add 1/4 cup gingerbread syrup, followed by the steamed milk. Stir.
- Top off the drink with a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino
This sweet treat is the perfect drink when you're wanting a cold drink to cure that sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong coffee
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs flavored creamer
- ½ tsp white sugar
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup
- 3 Tbsp mini chocolate chips, chopped
- 3 Oreos, crushed (or 2 Tbs cookie crumbs)
- 1-1½ cup crushed ice
- Chocolate whipped cream
- Cookie crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Mix coffee, creamer, and chocolate syrup together. Refrigerate if using hot coffee.
- Once coffee is cooled, pour into blender.
- Add chocolate chips, crushed Oreos and ice.
- Blend on high until everything is well mixed and the ice is no longer visible.
- Top with whipped cream and cookie crumbs. Serve immediately.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
A classic Starbucks favorite - The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 -1/2 cup espresso.
Instructions
- Combine milk, sugar and pumpkin in a pot and stir over medium heat until steamed.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pumpkin spice.
- Transfer the mixture into a blender and process of 10 seconds (or until foamy) or whisk the mixture until foam appears.
- Pour into mug, add espresso and serve immediately.
Starbucks Eggnog Latte Recipe
Starbucks twist on an Eggnog Latte but made at the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup espresso
- sprinkle of nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine eggnog with milk and steam.
- Add espresso shots to steamed mixture.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve immediately.
Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Enjoy one of Starbucks favorite holiday drinks at home with this simple recipe for Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 3 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 tablespoons powered cocoa
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1/2 cup hot espresso
- 1.5 cups steamed milk
Instructions
- Stir water and sugar in a pot until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer and add 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract.
- Allow mixture to simmer for 20 minutes
- Mix cocoa and water in a cup until paste forms.
- Add espresso and 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract.
- Add milk and serve immediately.
JUST ADDED: Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
Enjoy making each of these and let me know which you liked the best. Please note, these are not the official recipes from Starbucks. Let me know of any tweaks you made to these recipes to make them your own. Drink up!
You've totally just saved me… oodles of $ during the cold weather. 🙂
Love. Starbucks. This is helpful
Ok, now this is a post I can work with. I love drinking these and will enjoy making them at home for a lot less money!
I made the Gingerbread Latte, is really good. Wasn't brave enough before to try it at Starbucks. The only thing I didn't have was whipped cream and when I added the nutmeg my milk bubbled for a second then stirred itself into the espresso.
Yum! These are all my favorite drinks. Now I am putting an espresso maker on my wish list 🙂 Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you at True Aim.
Thanks for linking up with The mommy Club Linky party! You were super quick this week- what a great spot you got! Starbucks recipes really speak to me! I need my cofee! Thanks so much for linking up – cant wait to see what you have for us next week! 🙂
-Shannon (Milkandcuddles.com)
Per your suggestion, I\’ve been wanting to participate in more Linky parties so when I saw you post yours I was ALL over it! 🙂
Don’t get me wrong I love my Keurig, but I don’t think it could ever make coffee that would tastes as good as these recipes. I will be trying some of these out especially that cookie crumble frap.. I’m literally drooling at my screen :]
Thanks for savin’ me some money by making these at home!
oooo! Fun!
Can’t wait to try some of these! My daughter and I love going, mainly during the colder months.
Thanks for sharing!
Yum!! Although I don’t drink coffee, these definitely are some ideas for hot cocoa, which I even drink in the summer!! I would have never considered putting ginger or pumpkin in it, but it sounds delish!!
I love these recipes. I’m pinning them. Thank you!
Uhm, this is amazing… I am totally making the Gingerbread Latte! Thanks so much for sharing — stopping in from SITS Sharefest this morning and hope you’re enjoying your weekend!!
YUMMMM! Who doesn’t love Starbucks!? Thanks so much for sharing with us at Saturday Night Fever…can’t wait to make these at home!
Oh wow, this looks like a delicious way to save some money! Thanks for sharing.
Love Starbucks and can’t wait to try these! Thanks for partying at Wake Aup Wednesdays.
Need help! Recipe says 1/4 tsp peppermint. In directions 2 and 5 it states in each to add 1.5 tsp. I think that totals 3tsp. How much peppermint extract should I use – 1/4 tsp or the 1.5 and 1.5tsp? Thanks for the clarification!
Sorry for the confusion. I’ve updated the ingredients. It should be 3 teaspoons.
What kind of flavoured creamer should I use for the mocha frapaccino thanks
What flavored creamer should I use for the mocha cookie crumble
I tried the gingerbread recipe this past year. And yeah, to die for!
Does the mocha cookie crumble frap. Really tastes as good as it looks?? If so should I try it?
Idk if you still look at these comments it’s been a long time since u posted and since the last person left you a comment but I saw your recipes on Pinterest and omg I sooo am going to try them but for the eggnog latte I don’t have any way to make steam is there any other way I can make the drink like boiling the eggnog and milk mixture I don’t and will probably never be able to get a machine to make steamed milk please help. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes and money saving ideas they help. Thanks again.
I haven’t tried it any other way but will try to do some research and find out!