A Starbucks order adds up fast. A grande Pink Drink, a pumpkin spice latte, and a cake pop can run you close to fifteen dollars. Making these at home costs a fraction of that, and once you nail the recipe, yours tastes just as good. I have been testing Starbucks copycat recipes for years, and a few of them have become things I make more often than I ever bought the originals.

pumpkin spice latte in a glass with whipped topping.

The biggest thing I have figured out: customize the sweetness to what you actually like. Starbucks pumps are sweet. If you have ever ordered your drink with fewer pumps, you already know your preference. When you make it at home, you get to dial that in exactly.

If you love copycat baked goods beyond Starbucks, my copycat dessert recipes page has restaurant and bakery favorites worth checking out too. And do not forget the pup. The Starbucks Puppuccino is the free secret-menu treat my dog waits for every time we hit the drive-through.

Starbucks Drink Copycats

The Pink Drink and the Medicine Ball Tea are the two I make most at home. Both come together in under five minutes.

Starbucks Food and Treat Copycats

The cake pops are the one my family goes crazy over. They look impressive and the homemade version tastes better than any I have bought at the counter.

Tips for Making Starbucks Drinks at Home

Adjust the sweetness. Starbucks uses flavored syrups and they are very sweet. Most copycat recipes start at a standard level, but taste as you go and pull back or add more based on what you actually prefer.

Use the right milk. The Pink Drink is built on coconut milk for a reason. Oat milk and whole milk behave differently in lattes. Using what the original calls for makes a bigger difference than you might expect.

Chill everything before you start. If you are making a cold drink, start with cold ingredients and cold glasses. It keeps the drink colder longer and the texture stays where it needs to be.