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A close-up of a Starbucks drinks recipe, featuring a peppermint mocha topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

Starbucks Drink Recipes

Recreate your favorite Starbucks drinks at home with these easy recipes. This collection includes popular options like the Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread Latte, Caramel Brulee Latte, and Irish Cream Cold Brew.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cold Brew Steeping Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 209
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peppermint Mocha
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp mint syrup made with 2 tbsp boiling water, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 shots espresso
  • Light whipped cream optional topping
  • Crushed candy canes optional topping
Eggnog Latte
  • 2 shots espresso
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • Light whipped cream optional topping
Gingerbread Latte
  • 2 shots espresso
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup made with 1 tbsp boiling water & 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp dried ginger
  • Light whipped cream optional topping
Caramel Brulee Latte
  • 2 shots espresso
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp caramel syrup storebought, Torani brand recommended
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Light whipped cream optional topping
  • Caramel sundae sauce optional topping
  • Crushed toffee bits optional topping, Skor brand recommended
Irish Cream Cold Brew
  • 8 cups filtered water
  • 2 cups ground coffee
  • 1 tbsp Irish cream syrup storebought, Torani brand recommended
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup made with 1 tbsp boiling water and 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder optional, for dusting

Equipment

  • Milk frother
  • Espresso machine
  • Pitcher
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cheesecloth
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. For the Peppermint Mocha: Stir milk, cocoa powder, and mint syrup in a large cup or milk frother. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot, or froth until hot. Brew espresso shots. Pour espresso into the milk mixture and stir. Top with whipped cream and candy canes if desired. Serve.
  2. For the Eggnog Latte: Stir milk, eggnog, and nutmeg in a large cup or milk frother. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot, or froth until hot. Brew espresso shots. Pour espresso into the milk mixture and stir. Top with whipped cream and extra nutmeg if desired. Serve.
  3. For the Gingerbread Latte: Stir milk, simple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger in a large cup or milk frother. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot, or froth until hot. Brew espresso shots. Pour espresso into the milk mixture and stir. Top with whipped cream and extra ginger if desired. Serve.
  4. For the Caramel Brulee Latte: Stir milk, caramel syrup, and vanilla extract in a large cup or milk frother. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot, or froth until hot. Brew espresso shots. Pour espresso into the milk mixture and stir. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and toffee bits if desired. Serve.
  5. For the Irish Cream Cold Brew: Make the cold brew by mixing water and coffee grounds in a pitcher. Let sit in the refrigerator overnight (12-48 hours). Strain the coffee through cheesecloth and a sieve into another pitcher.
  6. Mix whipping cream, milk, simple syrup, and vanilla extract. Froth with an immersion blender until slightly thickened to create the sweet cream.
  7. Add 1 cup of cold brew to a large glass. Stir in the Irish cream syrup. Top with the sweet cream and dust with cocoa powder if desired. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 354mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can customize these drinks by making them dairy-free, sugar-free, or decaf. If you do not have espresso, you can use dark roast drip coffee. Syrups can be made up to 2 weeks in advance, cold brew up to 10 days, and Irish cream syrup up to 1 week.

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