Ordering from Starbucks like a Pro!

Now that Durban has two authentic Starbucks stores, it's time to learn how to cash in on some secret menu drinks. The standard menu is still pretty awesome, but these recipes are all customized and can be tweaked to satisfy your tastebuds!

*Recipes have been taken off the Starbucks Secret Menu website*

1) ButterBeer Frappucino

This one's for all the Harry Potter fans! We can’t exactly visit Hogsmeade (although we wish we could), so here’s the next best thing! Stop at your local Starbucks and order a Butterbeer Frappuccino!

Here's the recipe

• Optional: Line cup with caramel drizzle

• Ask for a Creme Frappuccino base. Don’t skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency

• Add 3 pumps of caramel syrup

• Add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup

• Top with caramel drizzle

2) Cotton Candy Frappucino

If you’re looking for a drink for the kids and want a non caffeinated option, give the Cotton Candy Frappuccino a try!

Here's the recipe:

• Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

• Add Raspberry Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)

3) Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

Indulge your sweet tooth in a major way with this creative take on the classic ice cream flavor. Start with a green tea frappuccino and add peppermint syrup and java chips until you’ve reached an ideal balance of mint and chocolate.

4) Nutella Frappucino

If you love Nutella, you're certainly going to LOVE this one!

• Grande coffee frappuccino

• 1 pump of hazelnut syrup

• 2 pumps of mocha syrup

• Whipped cream blended into the drink

• Top with whipped cream

5) Willy Wonka Frappucino

Curious to find out what Charlie's Wonka bar tasted like? Now you can!

• Grande double chocolate chip frappuccino

• Extra java chips blended into the drink

• 1.5 extra pumps of mocha syrup

• 1.5 pumps of hazelnut syrup

• Top with whipped cream and a mocha syrup drizzle