20 Best Copycat Starbucks Recipes to Make at Home

I’ve always loved the comfort of a Starbucks drink in hand — the creamy lattes, the sweet cold brews, and the seasonal favorites that make each sip feel special.

Over time, I started testing recipes at home, and that changed everything. You can make drinks that taste just as good, sometimes even better, without leaving your kitchen or spending dollars every morning.

These copycat Starbucks recipes bring that café magic to your own space, whether you crave a caramel swirl, a frothy mocha, or a cool refresher. Once you try them, you’ll realize how easy it is to make every coffee moment a little cozier.

1. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

There’s something addictive about the way Starbucks mixes espresso, brown sugar, and oat milk. It’s sweet, strong, and has that caramel kick that makes you crave another sip.

Making it at home gives you control over how sweet and how strong you want it, and it’s surprisingly easy once you get the hang of shaking espresso.

I like to use dark roast espresso for depth, then shake it with brown sugar syrup and ice until it’s frothy and chilled.

Pour over oat milk, and you’ll have that signature layered look and creamy finish that tastes exactly like the Starbucks version.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 2 tbsp brown sugar syrup
• ½ cup oat milk
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Brew espresso and pour it into a shaker.
2. Add brown sugar syrup and ice, then shake for 15 seconds.
3. Pour into a glass and top with oat milk.

Find the full iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso recipe with tips and tricks here.

2. Caramel Macchiato

This Starbucks favorite layers espresso, vanilla, and caramel into something that tastes like dessert in a cup.

The trick to nailing it at home is the layering. You want the vanilla milk at the bottom, espresso through the middle, and caramel drizzle on top so every sip hits differently.

I love making it with steamed milk and letting the caramel swirl down slowly. It looks pretty and smells amazing.

You can also make it iced by skipping the steaming step and adding cold milk and ice instead.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Add vanilla syrup to a glass or mug.
2. Pour in milk, then gently add espresso.
3. Finish with caramel drizzle on top.

Find the full caramel macchiato recipe with tips and tricks here.

3. Iced Matcha Latte

The iced matcha latte has become a classic for a reason. It’s smooth, creamy, and has just enough earthy flavor to wake you up without feeling heavy.

When you make it at home, use good-quality matcha powder and whisk it well so it’s completely dissolved.

I usually stir mine with a bamboo whisk or milk frother, which keeps it silky.

Oat milk or almond milk works great if you want it plant-based, and a drizzle of honey or vanilla syrup takes it up a notch.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 cup milk
• 1–2 tsp honey or vanilla syrup
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Whisk matcha with hot water until smooth.
2. Add sweetener and stir.
3. Pour over milk and ice, and stir gently.

Find the full matcha latte recipe with tips and tricks here.

4. Mocha Frappuccino

This copycat Frappuccino tastes just like the real thing. It’s chocolatey, icy, and rich enough to count as both coffee and dessert.

The best part is that it takes less than five minutes to make and doesn’t require any fancy blender tricks.

I like using cold coffee and a good-quality cocoa powder to make it taste closer to Starbucks, and if you top it with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, it’s a full-on treat.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass.
3. Top with whipped cream and drizzle chocolate syrup.

5. Strawberry Açaí Refresher

Starbucks’ Strawberry Açaí Refresher has that tropical, fruity flavor that instantly feels like summer.

The mix of sweet strawberries, açaí, and green coffee extract gives it a refreshing energy boost without being heavy like coffee.

When I make it at home, I use a simple mix of green tea, açaí powder, and strawberry syrup. It hits all the same flavor notes, and you can adjust the sweetness to taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed green tea (chilled)
• 1 tsp açaí powder
• 2 tbsp strawberry syrup
• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Whisk açaí powder into green tea until smooth.
2. Add strawberry syrup and stir.
3. Pour over ice and add sliced strawberries.

Also check out 17 Best Starbucks Refreshers That Actually Taste Amazing.

6. Iced White Chocolate Mocha

If you’ve ever had a Starbucks white chocolate mocha, you know how creamy and comforting it is, and the iced version might be even better.

The trick to getting that same silky sweetness is using real white chocolate sauce, not just syrup. It melts beautifully into the espresso and milk for that signature taste.

I like to blend the espresso with white chocolate before adding ice and milk so everything mixes smoothly.

Once you pour it over ice and drizzle more sauce on top, it looks and tastes like the real deal.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots of espresso
• 2 tbsp white chocolate sauce
• ¾ cup milk
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Mix hot espresso and white chocolate sauce until melted.
2. Add milk and stir well.
3. Pour over ice and drizzle extra sauce on top.

7. Chai Tea Latte

The chai latte is one of those cozy drinks that instantly feels like fall: spicy, warm, and perfectly sweet.

Making it at home means you can control how strong or creamy you want it, and all it takes is a good chai concentrate or a strong steep of chai tea.

I use equal parts milk and tea for balance, then add a bit of vanilla and honey. When it’s all frothed together, it’s just as comforting as Starbucks.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chai tea concentrate or strong brewed chai
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp honey
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Heat milk and chai tea in a pot.
2. Stir in honey and vanilla.
3. Froth and pour into a mug.

8. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

This one might be Starbucks’ most-loved fall drink, and it’s surprisingly simple to recreate.

The pumpkin cream foam is what makes it so special. It’s sweet, spiced, and creamy enough to float on top of cold brew like a cloud.

I whip heavy cream with pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin spice, then pour it over cold brew and ice. The foam slowly blends in as you sip, just like the original.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or vanilla syrup
• ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Whip cream, pumpkin puree, syrup, and spice until thick and frothy.
2. Pour cold brew over ice.
3. Spoon pumpkin cream on top.

Also check out 15 Starbucks Pumpkin Drinks You’ll Want to Sip All Season.

9. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

If you love sweet and salty drinks, this is the one.

The smooth cold brew with a layer of salted caramel foam feels fancy, but it’s easy to pull off. The foam comes together with heavy cream, caramel syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.

I like swirling the caramel around the inside of the glass before adding the cold brew. It makes every sip a little extra indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp caramel syrup
• Pinch of sea salt
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Froth cream, caramel syrup, and salt until foamy.
2. Pour cold brew over ice.
3. Add the foam on top and swirl lightly.

Also check out 14 Easy Caramel Coffee Recipes That Taste Like a Café Treat.

10. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

This one’s a year-round Starbucks staple, and once you make it at home, you’ll see how easy it is to skip the line.

It’s smooth, creamy, and subtly sweet without being too heavy.

The vanilla cream slowly mixes into the cold brew, which looks beautiful in a clear glass.

I keep a small jar of homemade vanilla sweet cream in the fridge: just milk, cream, and vanilla syrup. It lasts a few days and turns any coffee into a Starbucks-style treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Stir cream, milk, and vanilla syrup together.
2. Pour cold brew over ice.
3. Spoon the vanilla cream on top and let it blend naturally.

11. Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

This drink is pure holiday nostalgia in a cup. It’s buttery, sweet, and a little nutty.

Starbucks made it famous, but at home, you can use almond milk and vanilla syrup with a hint of sugar cookie extract to get that cozy flavor.

I like to froth the almond milk until creamy and then top it with red and green sprinkles because half the fun is how cute it looks.

You can make it hot or iced, depending on the season.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1½ tbsp sugar cookie syrup (or vanilla + almond extract)
• Holiday sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Mix espresso and syrup in a mug.
2. Froth and pour in almond milk.
3. Top with sprinkles and enjoy.

12. Pistachio Latte

The pistachio latte has a rich, buttery taste that makes it feel a little luxurious.

It’s creamy without being heavy, and the salted brown butter topping adds a cozy finish that really stands out. Making it at home is surprisingly easy if you use pistachio paste or syrup.

I heat the milk and pistachio syrup together before adding espresso so it blends evenly.

If you want to make it even more authentic, add a sprinkle of sea salt or brown sugar on top.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• 1½ tbsp pistachio syrup or paste
• Pinch of sea salt or brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat milk and syrup in a saucepan.
2. Froth, then pour over espresso.
3. Sprinkle salt or brown sugar on top.

Check out the full pistachio latte recipe with tips and tricks.

13. Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso

This drink has become a favorite for good reason. It’s smooth, chocolatey, and perfectly balanced with almond milk.

The espresso gives it a bold kick, while the cocoa adds just enough sweetness. It’s lighter than a mocha but still feels like a treat.

The key is shaking the espresso with cocoa and ice to get that signature foam. Once you pour in the almond milk, it looks layered and café-quality.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp simple syrup
• ½ cup almond milk
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Add espresso, cocoa, syrup, and ice to a shaker.
2. Shake well for 15 seconds.
3. Pour into a glass and top with almond milk.

14. Honey Oatmilk Latte

If you like a latte that’s sweet but not sugary, the honey oatmilk latte is a must-try.

It’s smooth, lightly floral, and feels a bit like a cozy breakfast drink. Starbucks serves it hot, but it’s just as good iced.

I love using a drizzle of real honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It gives the drink that homemade feel while keeping it café-level good.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup oat milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Heat oat milk and honey together.
2. Froth until creamy.
3. Pour over espresso and dust with cinnamon.

15. Iced Toasted Vanilla Shaken Espresso

This one’s all about that toasty vanilla flavor — warm and cozy but still refreshing over ice.

The shaking makes it light and foamy while blending the espresso and vanilla perfectly.

I like using homemade toasted vanilla syrup (just vanilla with caramelized sugar) for a deeper flavor.

Pour over oat milk or regular milk and you’ll have something that tastes like it came straight from the drive-thru.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 tbsp toasted vanilla syrup
• ½ cup oat milk
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Shake espresso, syrup, and ice together.
2. Pour into a glass.
3. Add oat milk and stir.

16. Cinnamon Dolce Latte

This drink has that cozy, sweet-spice flavor that always reminds me of fall.

The cinnamon dolce syrup blends beautifully with espresso and steamed milk, giving it a warm, bakery-like aroma.

It’s one of those drinks that feels indulgent without being over the top.

I like to top mine with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. It tastes exactly like the Starbucks version, especially if you use strong espresso.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp cinnamon dolce syrup
• Whipped cream and cinnamon sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine espresso and syrup in a mug.
2. Froth milk and pour it over the espresso.
3. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

17. Café Mocha

A Starbucks mocha is classic comfort. It’s rich espresso and chocolate with steamed milk, finished with whipped cream.

It’s a go-to when you want something between a coffee and a dessert.

Pro tip: Using real cocoa or chocolate sauce makes a huge difference in flavor.

I warm the milk and chocolate first so it melts evenly, then pour in espresso. A drizzle of chocolate syrup on top seals it.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• 1½ tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate syrup
• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Stir cocoa into warm milk until smooth.
2. Add espresso and mix well.
3. Top with whipped cream and drizzle more chocolate.

18. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

This Starbucks drink is a dessert in a cup. It layers caramel, coffee, and whipped cream with a crunchy caramel sugar topping, and somehow it’s both creamy and icy at once.

The key is blending the caramel syrup right into the coffee base and swirling more caramel through the cup before you pour.

I like using a bit of brown sugar in the blend to mimic Starbucks’ deep caramel flavor.

Note: Don’t skip the whipped cream. That’s what gives it the “ribbon” effect.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup brewed coffee (chilled)
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tbsp caramel syrup
• Whipped cream and caramel drizzle

Instructions:

1. Blend coffee, milk, ice, and caramel syrup until smooth.
2. Drizzle caramel inside the glass.
3. Pour, top with whipped cream and more caramel.

19. Peppermint Mocha

This winter classic blends chocolate and mint in the best possible way.

The espresso cuts through the sweetness, and the peppermint gives it that refreshing kick. I like to make it during the holidays, but honestly, it’s too good to limit to December.

A little whipped cream and crushed candy cane on top make it feel exactly like the Starbucks version.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp peppermint extract
• Whipped cream and crushed candy cane

Instructions:

1. Warm milk with cocoa and peppermint extract.
2. Add espresso and stir well.
3. Top with whipped cream and candy pieces.

20. Iced Chestnut Praline Latte

The Chestnut Praline Latte has that nutty, toasted flavor that feels comforting and just sweet enough.

When you make it at home, a splash of chestnut syrup or hazelnut works perfectly. The real magic comes from adding brown sugar and cinnamon for that cozy finish.

I always top mine with cinnamon sugar just like Starbucks does.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp chestnut or hazelnut syrup
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Ice and cinnamon sugar

Instructions:

1. Stir espresso, syrup, and sugar.
2. Add milk and pour over ice.
3. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

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