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Starbucks copycat recipes

Homemade versions of Starbucks drinks, from Refreshers and Passion Tango lemonade to iced coffee, Frappuccinos, chai and matcha. They use grocery-store ingredients, so the flavor is close to the café version rather than identical.

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Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade

A Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade copycat: chilled green tea, lemonade and peach syrup or fresh peach purée over ice.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 63 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

Steep Tazo Passion tea, then mix it with lemonade and simple syrup over ice. A caffeine-free Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat, about 87 kcal a cup.

  • 1 hr 15 min
  • ≈ 87 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Strawberry Acai Lemonade

Make the Starbucks Strawberry Acai Lemonade at home: a white grape, strawberry and acai base mixed half and half with lemonade over ice.

  • 2 min
  • ≈ 106 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Coffee

Brew strong coffee, chill it, then serve over ice with simple syrup and your choice of milk or cream.

  • 1 hr 40 min
  • ≈ 196 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee

Cold brew with caramel sauce, vanilla syrup and a splash of cream over ice. A Starbucks-style caramel vanilla iced coffee in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 219 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai

A Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai copycat: homemade chai and apple crisp syrup over ice with non-dairy cream. Makes 2 drinks.

  • 1 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 347 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea

Brew hibiscus herbal tea, cool it and serve over ice for a Passion Tango-inspired drink with optional sweetener or citrus.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 0 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Blend chilled coffee, milk, caramel syrup and ice for a homemade caramel Frappuccino-style drink. Top with whipped cream if you like.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 247 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Espresso Con Panna

A Starbucks-style espresso con panna: fresh espresso topped with a spoonful of whipped cream, sweetened or not. Ready in 7 minutes.

  • 7 min
  • ≈ 204 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Churro Frappuccino

Blend cold brew, milk, cinnamon and vanilla with ice for a churro-inspired coffee drink topped with whipped cream.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 243 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

Blend chilled coffee, white chocolate sauce, milk and ice for a homemade white chocolate mocha Frappuccino.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 209 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Lavender Matcha Latte

Whisk matcha with hot water, add lavender syrup and top with milk, hot or over ice. A Starbucks lavender matcha latte copycat, about 211 kcal a glass.

  • 20 min
  • ≈ 211 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Starbucks Summer Skies Drink

A Starbucks Summer Skies copycat: a blue berry refresher base with coconut milk and raspberry popping boba over ice. One drink in 5 minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher

Lemonade with mixed berry syrup and fresh berries, served over ice. Use ready-made syrup or prepare the optional syrup ahead.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 78 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic