SPUMONI FRAPPUCCINO
Spumoni has always been The Barrysta's favorite ice cream flavor. So when Pistachio sauce became available, inventing a Spumoni Frap became a top priority.
It's a Vanilla Bean Cream Frappuccino with Frappuccino chips. The base is Strawberry Puree. Add a scoop of Matcha to the Pistachio cold foam to make it green.
Note that Pistachio is a seasonal sauce, so get this while you can.
CHILL HALEY
Haley, a barista in Stafford, VA, calls this an adult chocolate milk.
It's a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew with the cup lined with mocha drizzle.
Chocolate cream cold foam on top is an added option.
Pro Tip: During Pumpkin Spice season, substitute Pumpkin sauce and Pumpkin Cold Foam for the chocolate stuff.
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY
You want a high-quality refreshing Frappuccino? It's this one.
The coffee comes from espresso, not the packaged frap roast.
The chocolate comes from chips, not the over-sweet packaged mocha.
The strawberry is real strawberry puree.
Pro Tip: Even more refreshing... ask for peach juice instead of strawberry puree.
THE BEST CAPPUCCINO
If you like cappuccinos, consider having a grande with one extra shot. And make the shots ristretto ones.
The more concentrated shots (along with an extra one) will bring out the "bite" of the espresso through the foam of the cappuccino.
Of course everyone's tastes differ, but you might just find this to be the best espresso drink you'll get at Starbucks.