10+ Starbucks Drinks Recipes to Make Your Favorite Coffee at Home

Love Starbucks drinks but tired of running out (or running up your tab)? You can totally make those favorites in your own kitchen. Here’s how to whip up some of the best Starbucks-inspired drinks at home—no fancy barista skills required.

Making Starbucks-style drinks at home saves money and lets you play around with flavors. You don’t need any special gadgets to get started.

A handful of ingredients, a little bit of patience, and suddenly your kitchen feels like the best coffee shop in town.

1) Classic Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato

The Iced Caramel Macchiato is a classic for a reason. Start by mixing vanilla syrup with cold milk.

Toss in some ice to keep things chilled. Brew a strong shot of espresso and pour it gently over the milk and ice.

This gives you that signature layered look. Finish it off with a generous caramel drizzle—don’t be shy.

It’s sweet, smooth, and honestly, hard not to crave on a warm afternoon.

Ingredients

• 1 shot of espresso
• 3/4 cup cold milk (any kind you like)
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce
• Ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

1. Add vanilla syrup to a glass.
2. Pour cold milk over the syrup.
3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
4. Brew one shot of espresso (about 160°F/71°C).
5. Slowly pour espresso over the iced milk.
6. Drizzle caramel sauce on top.

2) Copycat Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino

Ever wish you could get that Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino without the drive-thru? You can.

Blend white mocha syrup with cinnamon dolce syrup for that creamy, sweet base. Add vanilla, strawberry purée, milk, and ice, then blend until smooth.

The texture should be thick—almost milkshake-like. Top it off with graham cracker crumbs for a fun, cheesecake-y crunch.

Ingredients

• White mocha syrup
• Cinnamon dolce syrup
• Vanilla extract or powder
• Strawberry purée
• Milk
• Ice
• Graham cracker crumbs

Cooking Instructions

1. Add white mocha syrup and cinnamon dolce syrup to a blender.
2. Pour in strawberry purée, milk, and a scoop of ice.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into a cup and top with graham cracker crumbs.
5. Enjoy your homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino!

More details on the recipe can be found at Starbucks Secret Menu.

3) Toffee Nut Shaken Espresso

Toffee Nut Shaken Espresso is a real treat if you want something cold and sweet. Brew up some fresh espresso shots.

Add toffee nut syrup for that buttery, nutty flavor. Toss everything in a shaker with ice.

Shake it up until it’s nice and cold. If you love it creamy, pour in some oat milk or a splash of cream.

This one’s hard to mess up—and even harder to put down.

Ingredients

• 2 shots of espresso
• 1 1/4 tbsp toffee nut syrup
• Oat milk or cream (optional)
• Ice cubes
• 1 tbsp agave nectar (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew 2 shots of espresso.
2. In a jar or shaker, add ice cubes.
3. Pour the espresso and toffee nut syrup over the ice.
4. Shake well until cold.
5. Add oat milk or cream as you like.
6. Serve right away and enjoy.

You can try this recipe using this toffee nut espresso guide.

4) Homemade Iced Shaken Espresso Latte

Craving a pick-me-up? Try an iced shaken espresso latte at home.

Pull some fresh espresso shots, add a bit of brown sugar syrup, and shake it up with ice. The shaking chills the espresso and gives it a bit of froth.

Pour over ice, add your favorite milk, and sprinkle on some cinnamon if you’re feeling fancy. It’s easy to tweak to your taste.

Ingredients

• 3 shots fresh espresso
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• ⅓ cup oat milk or milk of choice
• Ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew 3 shots of espresso and let it cool slightly.
2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes and add the espresso.
3. Add brown sugar syrup and cinnamon if using.
4. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
5. Pour over a glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Top with oat milk or your preferred milk.
7. Stir gently and enjoy.

5) Signature Starbucks Misto (Half Coffee, Half Steamed Milk)

The Starbucks Misto is comfort in a cup—half brewed coffee, half steamed milk. Use your favorite drip coffee as the base.

Froth the milk until it’s creamy and pour it in. The result is light and velvety, not too strong, not too weak.

Top with a bit of foam. If you’re in the mood, try a drizzle of dark chocolate or toffee nut syrup.

Ingredients

• 6 oz brewed coffee
• 6 oz steamed milk
• Milk foam, for topping

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew 6 ounces (about 180 ml) of your favorite coffee.
2. Steam 6 ounces (about 180 ml) of milk to 150°F (65°C) until hot and frothy.
3. Pour the steamed milk into the brewed coffee.
4. Spoon a small amount of milk foam on top.
5. Optional: Add chocolate drizzle or syrup if desired.

6) DIY Caramel Frappuccino

Making a caramel frappuccino at home is way easier than you’d think. Blend strong coffee, milk, caramel sauce, and ice until it’s thick and frosty.

Use whatever milk you like—dairy or non-dairy, it’s all good. Top with whipped cream and more caramel if you’re feeling indulgent.

A little vanilla extract really brings out the caramel flavor. Go for a good caramel sauce for the best taste.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, chilled
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 1/2 cups ice
• Whipped cream (optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew coffee and chill it in the fridge.
2. Combine coffee, milk, caramel sauce, vanilla, and ice in a blender.
3. Blend until smooth and thick.
4. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and extra caramel if you like.

7) Cold Brew with Cold Foam

Cold Brew with Cold Foam is one of those drinks that feels fancy but is actually super easy. Start with cold brew coffee—any brand you like.

For the foam, whisk heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup until thick and frothy. You can use oat or almond milk too.

Pour the foam gently over your cold brew. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a pinch of salt to the foam for a salted twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew coffee
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp milk (whole, oat, almond, etc.)
• 2 tbsp vanilla syrup

Cooking Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice and pour cold brew coffee over it.
2. In a bowl, whisk heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup until frothy.
3. Slowly pour the cold foam over the cold brew.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Find more details about making cold foam here.

8) Starbucks-style Iced Latte

To make a Starbucks-style iced latte, brew a strong shot of espresso or a small cup of strong coffee. Fill a glass with ice.

Pour the espresso over the ice. Add your favorite milk—anything from whole to oat or almond.

If you like it sweet, add syrup or sugar. Stir it all together.

Want to make it extra special? Try a topping of cold foam.

Ingredients

• 1 shot of espresso or 7g strong ground coffee
• Ice
• ¾ cup milk or dairy alternative
• Optional: flavored syrup or sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee at about 200°F (93°C).
2. Fill a glass with ice.
3. Pour espresso over the ice.
4. Add milk or dairy alternative.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Add syrup if you want a sweeter drink.
7. Optional: top with cold foam.

You can find more details about iced lattes here.

9) Honey Drizzled Oat Milk Latte

The Honey Drizzled Oat Milk Latte is cozy and just a little bit fancy. Brew your favorite hot coffee.

Foam some oat milk until it’s creamy, then pour it over the coffee. Drizzle honey on top—don’t be stingy.

If you’re into it, sprinkle a touch of cinnamon. It’s perfect for those days when you want something warm and sweet but not too heavy.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hot coffee
• 3/4 cup oat milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew 1/2 cup of hot coffee (about 200°F / 93°C).
2. Heat and foam 3/4 cup oat milk until creamy.
3. Pour the oat milk into the coffee.
4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey on top.
5. Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

10) Twix Frappuccino Copycat

You can whip up a Twix Frappuccino at home—no drive-thru needed. It’s got caramel, hazelnut, and chocolate all mingling together for that sweet, candy-bar vibe.

Grab some caramel and hazelnut syrup, espresso, and chocolate chips to nail the flavor. Toss everything in a blender with milk and ice.

You’ll end up with a smooth, chilly drink that’s honestly pretty close to the real thing. Pile on the whipped cream and go wild with caramel and mocha drizzle if you’re feeling extra.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice
• 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
• 1 shot espresso
• 1 pump caramel syrup
• 1 pump hazelnut syrup
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips
• Whipped cream
• Caramel and mocha sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew 1 shot of espresso. Let it cool off for a minute or two.
2. Toss some ice, milk, caramel syrup, hazelnut syrup, espresso, and chocolate chips into a blender.
3. Blend it all up until it’s nice and smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into a glass. Top it with whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy.
5. Drizzle caramel and mocha sauce over the top and swirl some inside the glass for extra flair.