While I love a ‘safe’ and sometimes interesting coffees, I have been hearing folks go wild at the local Starbucks with their drink orders. So naturally, I went down the rabbit hole of outrageous Starbucks orders to find out what some are. I’m talking cotton candy in a cup, espresso so strong it might launch you into space, and even a drink with pickle juice (yes, really). Whether it’s for the aesthetic, a strange craving, or just the thrill of trying something totally unhinged, people are getting wildly creative with their orders. I thought it would be fun to share a few of the most over-the-top ones I’ve come across. You might laugh, cringe, or even be tempted to try one yourself. Let’s take a sip into the madness!
The “Cotton Candy Frappuccino” – This involves ordering a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with raspberry syrup, creating a bright pink drink that tastes like spun sugar. People order this because it literally tastes like carnival cotton candy and makes for great social media photos with its vibrant color.
The “Unicorn-inspired” drink – Customers create rainbow drinks by layering different colored syrups and asking for whipped cream with colored drizzles. The appeal is purely aesthetic – it’s Instagram bait that tastes like a sugar bomb but photographs beautifully.
The “Birthday Cake Frappuccino” – A Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with hazelnut syrup and extra whipped cream, sometimes with cake pop blended in. People order this when they want dessert in liquid form or are celebrating something and want their drink to match the occasion.
The “Liquid Cocaine” – Four shots of espresso with four pumps of white mocha and heavy cream. The name says it all – people order this when they need maximum caffeine and don’t care about subtlety. It’s for those all-nighter study sessions or brutal work days.
The “Pickle Juice Refresher” – Some people ask for a Green Tea Lemonade with extra lemon juice and a splash of the brine from the protein boxes. It sounds disgusting but appeals to people who crave that salty-sour combination, especially pregnant women or those with specific cravings.
The “Medicine Ball” (Honey Citrus Mint Tea) – Half Jade Citrus Mint tea, half Peach Tranquility tea, with steamed lemonade and honey. People order this when they’re feeling under the weather because the combination of citrus, mint, and honey feels therapeutic, even though it has no actual medicinal properties.
Perhaps some of these extreme orders stem from people wanting to recreate childhood flavors, create social media content, satisfy specific cravings, or simply experiment with the endless customization options Starbucks offers. The baristas might judge you internally, but hey, you’re the one paying $12 for liquid sugar and sometime an extra jolt. I did not order these, they where what I heard being ordered, then researched each so you will know too.
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