10+ Starbucks Recipes You Can Easily Make at Home

If you love Starbucks drinks and snacks, why not try making them yourself? It’s honestly a fun way to enjoy your favorite flavors while saving a bit of cash.

Starbucks recipes let you bring that cafe vibe right into your kitchen.

Once you get the hang of these recipes, you can tweak every drink or treat to fit your mood. Hot coffee, iced drinks, baked goodies—you’ve got options to make the Starbucks experience yours.

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Ingredients:

• Coffee or espresso
• Milk or milk alternatives
• Sugar or flavored syrups
• Ice (for cold drinks)
• Basic baking ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, etc.)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Brew coffee or espresso.
2. Heat or froth milk as needed.
3. Mix in flavors or syrups.
4. Add ice for cold drinks or prep your batter for baked goods.
5. Bake or serve following the recipe.

1) Classic Starbucks Caffè Latte

A Classic Starbucks Caffè Latte is all about simplicity. Start with strong espresso shots.

Pour in steamed milk, aiming for that creamy texture. Heat your milk to about 150°F (65°C)—it makes a difference.

Balance is everything here. One or two shots of espresso, depending on your cup size.

You can add a bit of syrup or sweetener if that’s your thing. This latte is a solid base for so many coffee drinks.

Ingredients

• 1 or 2 shots espresso
• 6 to 12 ounces whole milk
• Optional: sweetener or syrup

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew your espresso.
2. Steam milk to 150°F (65°C).
3. Pour milk over espresso.
4. Stir and sweeten if you want.

Try the full Starbucks guide here.

2) Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

This drink is a refreshing mix of espresso, brown sugar, and oat milk. It’s sweet, creamy, and has that hint of cinnamon.

Brew two shots of espresso while it’s hot. Stir in brown sugar so it melts.

Add ice and oat milk to a shaker. Pour in the sweet espresso, then shake it hard until it’s frothy and cold.

Serve it over ice—so good.

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 6 ounces (3/4 cup) oat milk
• Ice cubes
• A dash of cinnamon (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew espresso at about 200°F (93°C).
2. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
3. Add espresso, oat milk, and ice to a shaker.
4. Shake for 10-15 seconds.
5. Pour into a glass of ice.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon if you want.

Full details at Starbucks’ Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso.

3) Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte

You can make a cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte at home using simple ingredients. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, espresso, and milk—easy.

Start by making a quick pumpkin spice syrup or sauce. Add a shot of espresso and some warm, frothed milk.

Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. That’s the magic touch.

This one’s perfect for chilly days or when you just want something comforting.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup pumpkin sauce or puree
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 oz espresso or strong coffee
• 8 oz milk
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix pumpkin sauce and pumpkin pie spice in a mug.
2. Pour in hot espresso and stir.
3. Heat milk to 150°F (65°C) and froth it.
4. Fill the mug with frothed milk, leaving room on top.
5. Add whipped cream and a sprinkle of spice.

4) Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

If you’re after something smooth and creamy, the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is a winner. It’s sweet, cold, and comes together in minutes.

Just blend milk, ice, and vanilla bean flavor. Sugar or a scoop of ice cream makes it extra thick and sweet.

Top with whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy.

You can use dairy-free milk for a lighter or vegan version. Why not?

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss ice, milk, vanilla bean ice cream or powder, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and add whipped cream if you like.
4. Serve right away.

Check out the recipe here.

5) Caramel Macchiato

The Caramel Macchiato is sweet, creamy, and works hot or iced. Start by pouring vanilla syrup into your mug.

Add steamed or frothed milk for a smooth base. Then pour a shot of espresso on top for that classic layered look.

Drizzle caramel sauce over everything. That’s it.

This one’s a go-to if you want coffee with gentle vanilla and caramel notes.

Ingredients

• 1 shot espresso
• 3/4 cup milk (your choice)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
• 1 tablespoon caramel sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Add vanilla syrup to your mug.
2. Steam or froth milk to 150°F (65°C).
3. Pour milk in over the syrup.
4. Top with the espresso shot.
5. Drizzle caramel sauce.

6) Starbucks Cold Brew with Sweet Cream

You can whip up Starbucks Cold Brew with Sweet Cream at home. This drink mixes smooth cold brew with a rich vanilla sweet cream on top.

Start with cold brew coffee. For the sweet cream, mix heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup.

Vanilla syrup brings just the right sweetness.

Pour cold brew over ice in a glass. Gently add the sweet cream so it floats on top.

That creamy layer? It’s the best part.

Ingredients

• Cold brew coffee
• 600 ml 2% milk
• 1 liter heavy cream
• 350 ml vanilla syrup
• Ice

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix the milk, cream, and vanilla syrup for sweet cream.
2. Fill a glass with ice.
3. Pour cold brew over the ice.
4. Slowly add sweet cream on top.
5. Stir gently if you want.

7) Mocha Frappuccino

You can make a Mocha Frappuccino at home with just a few ingredients. Espresso, chocolate syrup, milk, and ice—blend it up for a cold, chocolatey treat.

Chill your espresso or strong coffee first. Blend with milk, chocolate syrup, and ice until smooth.

Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for the full effect.

Use whatever milk you like—almond, oat, whatever’s in your fridge. Adjust the chocolate to your taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chilled espresso or strong coffee
• 1 cup milk (any kind)
• ¼ cup chocolate syrup
• 1 to 1½ cups ice
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Extra chocolate syrup for topping (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Chill your espresso or coffee.
2. Blend espresso, milk, chocolate syrup, and ice.
3. Pour into a glass.
4. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup if you want.
5. Enjoy right away.

Find more at I Am Baker.

8) Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

You can make a bright, refreshing iced matcha green tea latte at home. Mix matcha powder with milk and a bit of sweetness for a creamy, green drink.

Start by whisking matcha powder with hot water. Make sure it dissolves well.

Add cold milk and sweetener to taste. Pour it all over ice.

Any milk works—dairy or plant-based. Sweeten with simple syrup or honey if you want.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
• ¼ cup (60 ml) hot water (around 175°F/80°C)
• ¾ cup (180 ml) milk of choice
• Sweetener like simple syrup or honey, to taste
• Ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat water to about 175°F (80°C).
2. Whisk matcha powder into the hot water until smooth.
3. Add milk and sweetener, then stir.
4. Fill a glass with ice and pour matcha latte over it.
5. Stir and enjoy.

Get more details at Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte Copycat.

9) Chai Tea Latte

A Chai Tea Latte brings together black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, and a bunch of other cozy spices. You can sip it hot or iced—totally depends on your mood.

It’s smooth, a little spicy, and honestly just feels like a hug in a mug. I’ll reach for one any time of day.

If you want that classic Starbucks taste, grab some chai concentrate and mix it with your favorite milk. For a warm drink, heat your milk up to about 150°F (65°C).

Craving something cold? Just pour in cold milk and toss in some ice.

Sweeten things up with honey or sugar if you like. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top never hurts, either.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chai tea concentrate
• 1 cup milk (2% or your choice)
• Honey or sugar (optional)
• Ice (optional)
• Cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat milk to about 150°F (65°C), or use cold milk for an iced latte.
2. Mix chai concentrate and milk together.
3. Add honey or sugar, if you want it sweeter.
4. Pour over ice for a cold version, or just serve hot.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon on top if that’s your thing.

Need more tips? Check out the chai latte guide here.

10) Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew

Nitro Cold Brew is cold brew coffee that gets infused with nitrogen gas, which gives it this crazy smooth, creamy texture. No ice needed—the nitrogen keeps it cold and doesn’t water things down.

If you want to make it at home, you’ll need a whipped cream dispenser or a nitro coffee machine. Brew your cold brew for about 20 hours, then filter out the grounds.

Mix the concentrate with cold water, usually half and half. Now, charge it with nitrogen and watch that creamy foam appear on top.

Feeling adventurous? Try adding vanilla sweet cream or syrups like Irish cream or salted caramel.

Ingredients

• 1 pound coffee beans (coarsely ground)
• 2.8 liters cold water
• Cold water (for diluting)
• Nitrogen cartridge
• Optional: vanilla sweet cream or flavored syrups

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew coffee grounds in cold water. Let them sit for about 20 hours.

2. After brewing, filter out the grounds. Now you’ve got a cold brew concentrate.

3. Mix the concentrate with an equal amount of cold water.

4. Pour your cold brew into a whipped cream dispenser or a nitro machine.

5. Pop in a nitrogen cartridge, following whatever instructions your device came with.

6. Give it a gentle shake, then serve it cold.

7. Sweeten things up with cream or syrup if you like.

Need more inspiration? Check out this homemade nitro cold brew guide.